OPP identify victim in Perth homicide investigation

OPP have identified the victim in a homicide investigation connected with a death at Perth’s Last Duel Park.

Members of the Lanark County detachment were called to Last Duel Park at about 3:15 p.m. on April 12, 2026, where a person was found with life-threatening injuries. The individual was transported to a trauma centre and later pronounced deceased.

Police have identified the victim as Christo Allison Richards, 34, of Ottawa.

Police say in a Tuesday, April 21 media release that investigators believe the incident was targeted and say there is no indication of a broader threat to public safety.

The investigation is being led by the Lanark County OPP, under the direction of the Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance from the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service, as well as several OPP specialized units.

Police did not say if they have any leads on suspects, but are asking anyone with information to contact the OPP or Crime Stoppers.

The investigation remains ongoing.