Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MP Alex Ruff is putting a public call out to the people responsible for the death of an Owen Sound man to turn themselves in.
Sharif Rahman died in hospital on Aug. 24, a week after being violently beaten by a group of three men on Aug. 17 outside of Rahman's restaurant, The Curry House, located on 2nd Avenue East.
Ruff sent a letter to local media, referring to Rahman's death as a "senseless passing" and noting the support of the community in solidarity with the Rahman family.
"I write this letter as a plea to those responsible. Do the right thing. Turn yourselves in to the police," wrote Ruff. "Personally, I am confident in our law enforcement agencies, and you will be caught and held responsible. However, you have the opportunity to do the right thing and accept the consequences of your actions."
Owen Sound Police Service and Grey Bruce OPP have partnered for the homicide investigation and have confirmed they are looking for three suspects, who were caught on camera fleeing the scene.
Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating three suspects, who are described as:
- Male, Caucasian, 5'10"- 6'2" tall, medium build with short dark hair, wearing a light blue t-shirt, black shorts and black running shoes, mid-twenties to mid-thirties in age.
- Male, Caucasian, 5'10"- 6'2" tall, medium build with short brown hair which is longer on top, wearing an orange t-shirt, black shorts and black running shoes, mid-twenties to mid-thirties in age.
- Male, Caucasian, curly hair wearing shorts and a t-shirt, late forties to mid-fifties in age.
The suspect vehicle is similar to a grey or blue 2000's model Ford Escape or Mazda Tribute.
Two of the suspects fled southbound on 2nd Avenue East towards 9th Street East and continued eastbound on 9th Street East.
Investigators would like to speak to anyone who may have observed the suspects and who may have video surveillance from 8:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. on August 17, 2023.
The investigation is ongoing under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) and involves members of the OSPS, OSPS Crime unit, OPP West Region Crime Unit, OSPS and OPP Forensic Identification Services and the OPP Regional Support Team, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.
If you have information that might assist the investigation, please call Owen Sound Police Service at 519-376-1234. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.