Two teens sought in homicide of 16 year old in Glen Cairn

Less than two days after the death of 16-year-old Malik McDonnell-Mills, London police have deemed the death a homicide and are requesting the public’s help in locating two teenaged suspects.

According to the London Police Service, at approximately 6:45 p.m. on Aug. 9 police responded to the area of King Edward Avenue and Thompson Road in relation to a medical emergency.

Upon arrival, a male was located suffering from life-threatening injuries who was then transported to hospital by paramedics.

The victim succumbed to his injuries in hospital.

London police have since identified the victim as Malik McDonnell-Mills, 16, of London.

On Friday, police announced that the death of McDonnell-Mills has been deemed a homicide, and that police have identified two suspects.

London police, seen on August 10, 2023, remained on scene of a suspicious death investigation that began August 9, 2023, at the intersection of Russell Street and Marlbourgh Avenue. (Sean Irvine/CTV News London)

An 18-year-old male from London and a 16-year-old male, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, have been jointly charged with manslaughter.

Warrants of arrest have been applied for both suspects.

Police had released a photo of the 18-year-old male in the hopes members of the public could assist in locating him, and on Aug. 14 police announced the suspect's arrest.

Anyone with information is asked to call either 9-1-1 or the London Police Service at [phone].