**UPDATE** January 25, 2024

The death of a 20-year-old female in Oakville is no longer being considered suspicious by investigators.

Although the investigation is ongoing with the Office of the Chief Coroner, police are not seeking any suspects and do not anticipate laying any charges.

The Halton Regional Police Service would like to extend our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the victim during this difficult time. At the request of the family, police will not be identifying the victim.

Media Inquiries:

Halton Regional Police Service
Media Relations
Phone: 905-825-4899
Email: corpcomm@haltonpolice.ca

 

**ORIGINAL RELEASE*** January 20, 2024

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) and the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario is investigating a suspicious sudden death that occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday January 20th 2024 in the Town of Oakville.  At approximately 6:30 am, the 20 year old female victim was found in medical distress outside of Sunningdale Public School at 1434 Oxford Avenue in Oakville.

The victim was transported to hospital where she was later pronounced deceased. 

Detectives are currently investigating the circumstances of how the victim came to be outside the school and are reviewing sources of video surveillance from the area of Oxford Avenue and Miller Road in Oakville. 

Out of respect for the victim and at the request of her family, investigators will not be releasing the victim’s name at this time.

Police are appealing to anyone who may have information about this event or may have seen any individuals outside of Sunningdale Public School between the hours of 1:30am to 6:30am on Saturday January 20th 2024 to contact investigators via the HRPS non-emergency line at 905 825 4777. 

Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. "See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.

Media Inquiries:
Halton Regional Police Service
Media Relations
Phone: 905-825-4899
Email: corpcomm@haltonpolice.ca