A murder occurred in Ottawa, Canada, and a family of six was almost wiped out. The incident occurred at a residence in Barrhaven, a suburb south of Ottawa.
Among the dead were a 35-year-old mother who lived here and her four children. The children's father was seriously injured and was taken to hospital, where he is in stable condition. The suspect is a Sri Lankan who is believed to have studied in Canada and also lives at the residence where the crime occurred.