Suspect arrested at scene; investigation led by Major Crime Section
London police have charged a 41-year-old man with second-degree murder after a woman was found with serious injuries at a residence on Chelton Road on the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 15.
Officers attended the home at approximately 6:25 p.m. and discovered an adult woman suffering from what police described as "life-threatening injuries." She was taken to hospital by paramedics and later died. An adult male was arrested at the scene and remains in custody.
"life-threatening injuries" — London Police Service
The London Police Service said the woman and the accused were known to each other and had been involved in an intimate relationship. Additional family members were inside the residence when the incident occurred; police confirmed none of them were injured.
Road closures and evidence-gathering
Chelton Road was closed in both directions for a period while officers conducted investigative work at the scene. The LPS Major Crime Section has assumed conduct of the investigation and is leading the evidence-gathering and forensic examination.
No further details about the victim were released by police in the initial notice. The accused, identified by police as Mandeep Singh, 41, of London, has been charged with second-degree murder and was scheduled to appear in London court the following day.
- Charge: Second-degree murder
- Accused: Mandeep Singh, 41, of London
- Location: Residence on Chelton Road
- Police response time: Approximately 6:25 p.m., Sept. 15
- Investigative unit: LPS Major Crime Section
Local impact and what to expect next
Homicide investigations of this nature are typically thorough and can take days or weeks as detectives and forensic teams work to establish the sequence of events, interview witnesses and process physical evidence. Given that family members were present in the home, investigators will likely conduct multiple interviews and may seek additional court-authorized orders as the probe continues.
Road closures around an active scene can disrupt local traffic and public transit; residents who live near Chelton Road should expect increased police presence while investigators complete their on-site work. Charges of second-degree murder in Ontario carry serious legal consequences and will proceed through the provincial court system, beginning with the accused's scheduled court appearance.
How police escalated the file
The Major Crime Section's involvement indicates the LPS treated the incident as a violent criminal matter requiring specialized homicide investigative resources. That unit coordinates forensic support, victim services referrals and liaison with Crown attorneys where necessary.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Incident time | Approximately 6:25 p.m., Sept. 15 |
| Location | Chelton Road residence, London |
| Victim | Adult woman, transported to hospital and later died |
| Accused | Mandeep Singh, 41, of London — charged with second-degree murder |
| Investigating unit | London Police Service Major Crime Section |
As the file moves into the court process, the Crown attorney's office will review the police disclosure. Members of the public with information relevant to the investigation are asked to contact the London Police Service. The investigation remains active and police may release further details as they become available.
This development follows a period of increased attention to domestic-related violence and its effects on families in urban neighbourhoods across Ontario. Local supports and victim-services agencies can provide assistance to those affected by intimate-partner violence, and police often coordinate referrals for family members who are left dealing with sudden loss and trauma.
Further updates will be provided as London Police Service releases more information and as court proceedings begin.
