FATAL SHOOTING INVESTIGATION 26-98202

FATAL SHOOTING INVESTIGATION
Adult male in custody 

UPDATE – LONDON, ON (October 1, 2026) – Members of the London Police Service Major Crime Section have laid charges in relation to a fatal shooting that took place earlier this week in the downtown core.

The victim in this matter has been identified as Robert Rico Rivard, 48, of London.

As a result of the investigation, Mohamed Abdel Aziz Soumahoro, 21, of Laval, Quebec, has been charged with the following offences:

• Second degree murder;
• Possess loaded/unloaded regulated firearm;
• Possess restricted or prohibited firearm knowingly not holding a licence; and
• Fail to comply with release order.

The victim and accused were known to each other. 

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in London court on October 7, 2026, in relation to the charges.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at
(519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers. 

ORIGINAL – LONDON, ON (September 30, 2026) – Members of the London Police Service Major Crime Section are investigating a fatal shooting in the downtown core.

At approximately 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, police responded to the area of Central Avenue and Richmond Street after receiving reports of a possible shooting.

An adult male was located with life-threatening injuries and transported to hospital by paramedic services, where he was later pronounced deceased.

A suspect male has been arrested and the investigation is ongoing.

Officers are actively investigating this matter and will maintain a visible presence in the area as the investigation continues.

Investigators are asking anyone who was in the area between 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m., and who may have information, dash-cam footage, or residential or business video surveillance, to contact the London Police Service at 519-661-5670.

The investigation is in its early stages, and more information will be provided as appropriate.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers. 

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