23-Year-Old Dies in Fight Outside Oshawa Tim Hortons

A 23-year-old man died at the scene after suffering traumatic injuries during a fight between two groups of males outside a Tim Hortons in Oshawa, Ontario, on Saturday night, police said.

Durham Regional Police Service responded to a report of an armed person in the area of Simcoe Street North and Winchester Road at around 8:10 p.m. Officers arrived to find the victim, a local resident whose name has not been released, and pronounced him dead on site. Investigators determined that the fatal injuries occurred amid a physical altercation involving the two groups outside the restaurant at 2700 Simcoe Street North.

The suspect and several other males fled on foot south and east from the location, prompting an extensive search that included canine units and air support. Police were unable to locate anyone during the operation. Investigators have described the incident as isolated, with no ongoing concerns for public safety, though residents can expect an increased police presence in the north end of the city as the probe continues.

The force's homicide unit has taken carriage of the investigation, marking Durham Region's third homicide of 2026. Police are urging anyone in the vicinity...