Arrest Made in Durham Region’s Seventh Homicide

Police have arrested a 42-year-old male in connection with Durham Region’s seventh homicide. 

On Monday, October 20, 2025 at approximately 1:30 p.m., members from Durham Region police attended a residential address in the area of Thornton Road North and Adelaide Avenue West in Oshawa where they located and arrested a male for the murder of Ibrahim BALA.

The accused, who is the son of the victim, was arrested without incident. 

Sohaib BALA, age 42 of Oshawa has been charged with Second Degree Murder.

He was held for a bail hearing. 

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation. These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

Original Release sent on Friday, October 17, 2025 at 12:05 p.m.

Deceased Male Located Outside Residence in Oshawa

On Thursday, October 16, 2025, at approximately 4:20 p.m., members of Central East Division responded to an unknown trouble call in the area of Mcgrigor Street and Simcoe Street South. Officers arrived on scene and located a male with obvious signs of trauma. Life saving measures were performed, however, the male was pronounced deceased.

The victim has been identified as 80-year-old Ibrahim BALA of Oshawa.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Barrette of the Homicide Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5400.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation. These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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