Thomas Holm dies in fatal Whitby fight
Fatal Whitby fight death of Thomas Holm
Durham Regional Police authorities received an emergency request just before midnight on Saturday. The request was for assistance regarding a physical altercation. The location of the disturbance was a parking area situated near Colborne Street East and Green Street in Whitby.
When responding officers arrived, they encountered one male who had suffered a violent attack. Emergency medical services were immediately summoned. The injured individual was transported to a specialized trauma treatment facility located in the Toronto region. Regrettably, the medical condition of this patient deteriorated, resulting in his death due to the injuries sustained.
The identity of the deceased has been confirmed as Thomas Holm, who was 24 years old. He resided in Whitby. This incident marks the sixth fatality resulting from criminal activity in Durham region during the year 2025.
Following the discovery of the deceased, the investigation team located the accused individual. The suspect was identified as Austin Hill, an Ajax resident who is 28 years old. Law enforcement apprehended Hill at his place of residence without encountering any complications. Hill has been formally charged with involuntary manslaughter. He is currently being held pending a court hearing focused on determining his release conditions.
For individuals seeking additional information regarding this particular event, the appropriate contact person is homicide investigator Stewart. He can be reached by phone at 1-888-579-1520, extension 5416. Alternatively, confidential information may be reported to the Crime Stoppers agency.
