Waterloo Region, Ontario– Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a suspicious death that took place on Monday at 7am in the area of Margaret Avenue, in the city of Kitchener.
Police responded to an injured male who had sustained life threatening injuries from an arrow to the chest.
Emergency Service personnel transported the man to hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Police have now notified the victim’s family, and are able to identify the deceased as Michael F. Gibbon, 60 years-old. The family says the crime is unthinkable and Gibbon was just out for his normal morning walk.
Police say his death is being treated as a homicide and his injuries were not self-inflicted.
The man is described as six feet tall, with a muscular build, olive complexion and dark eyes.
“These types of incidents bring trepidation and uncertainty”, said Chief Bryan Larkin. “We live in a very safe community and the public can rest assure that our members are committed to a thorough investigation and to restoring a sense of calm”.
Police are appealing to the public for information that may assist in this investigation and ask anyone with information to contact Waterloo Regional Police at 519-653-7700.
(Photo source: DAVID BEBEE / RECORD STAFF)
