As previously reported, first responders were called around 6:45 a.m. Sunday. to Gibbons Park near the Grosvenor Street entrance for a report of an unresponsive male.
Police and paramedics rushed to the scene and attempted to save the man, however the man was pronounced dead a short time later.
According to a press release from the London Police Service, the “suspicious” death is now being ruled a homicide.
The London Police Service is on the scene of an active investigation in London, Gibbons Park, Ont. on November 6, 2022. (Marek Sutherland/CTV News London)
The deceased has since been identified as 52-year-old Daniel Joseph Fawcett from London.
On Sunday, police had cordoned off a section of the park and were seen conducting a strip search of the area using a metal detector. The Criminal Investigation Unit was also present at the scene.
Officers are interested in speaking to anyone who was in the 0-100 block of Grosvenor Street between the hours of 2:00am. to 7:00 a.m. of Sunday or who may have information that could assist the investigation.
The preliminary investigation is carried out by the Major Crimes Department.
The causes of death are not yet known.
— With files from CTV News London’s Ashley Hyshka
