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Homicide police investigating after man found dead in Vaughan home

York Regional Police responded a report of an injured man on Laskin Drive
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A homicide investigation is underway after a Vaughan man was killed in his home Friday.

York Regional Police responded to a report of an injured man at a residence on Laskin Drive, near Ilan Ramon Boulevard at 2:25 p.m. Sept. 1. Officers found the man dead inside the house.

The deceased has been identified as Rakesh “Rick” Joshi, 50.

There is no information at this time about the suspect(s).

Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police Homicide Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7865, or [email protected]. Information can be provided anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at 1800222tips.com.