"Ottawa Shocked by Mass Killing of Sri Lankan Family"

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A family of six, including four children, and a family friend were killed in an apparent late-night stabbing in Ottawa, Canada. The victims, who had recently moved from Sri Lanka, were found inside their home, and a 19-year-old acquaintance has been arrested and charged with six counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned the "terrible violence," and the attack has shocked the nation, as mass killings are rare in Canada. The motive for the killings is not immediately clear, and the incident has prompted an outpouring of support for the affected family and community.
- ‘Terrible tragedy’: Canada rocked by mass killing of Sri Lankan family Al Jazeera English
- 6 dead including 4 children in Ottawa mass killing CBC News
- Six Sri Lankans knifed to death in Canadian capital in rare case of mass murder Reuters Canada
- Victims of Ottawa mass stabbing threw birthday party for alleged killer just days ago Toronto Star
- Sri Lankan student, 19, is charged with murder of two adults and four kids - including 2 month old baby - in h Daily Mail
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