The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed reports that a Bahamian national by the name of Tessio Hanna was shot and killed in Caledon, Ontario, Canada, on 22 April 2022.

According to the Ontario Provincial Police, the death of Mr Hanna, 39, was originally classified as suspicious when his body was found at a home in an area called Neil Promenade. 

His death has now been reclassified as a homicide. The Bahamas High Commission in Ottawa is in communication with Ontario Police as investigations continue, and will provide updates to the Ministry’s headquarters as
more information becomes available.

The Ministry extends its condolences to the family of Mr Hanna.