Nilakshi Raguthas dies in fatal Markham shooting
Fatal Markham shooting death of Nilakshi Raguthas – Obituary
Authorities have identified 20-year-old Nilakshi Raguthas as the victim of a deadly shooting that took place early Friday morning in Markham. York Regional Police responded to a residence on Solace Road around 6:30 a.m., where they found a man and a woman suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were rushed to a trauma center, where Raguthas was pronounced dead.
A dog inside the home was also shot and did not survive. The male victim, a 26-year-old from Markham, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to recover.
Investigators believe the attack was targeted and are searching for two suspects who fled the scene in a black, newer-model Acura TLX. Authorities urge anyone with information or security footage from the area to come forward.
This marks York Region’s third homicide of the year. Witnesses are encouraged to contact the York Regional Police Homicide Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7865, or submit anonymous tips via Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.1800222tips.com.
