Police lay manslaughter charge in death of 24-year-old in Whitby

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A man has been charged with manslaughter in connection to the death of a 24-year-old male in Whitby.Around 11:55 p.m. on Oct. 4, officers were called to a parking lot near Colborne Street East and Green Street for reports of a fight.When they arrived at the scene, officers found a man who had been assaulted. The man was taken to a Toronto-area trauma centre where he succumbed to his injuries.Police have identified the victim as 24-year-old Thomas Holm of Whitby.Meanwhile, officers later located the suspect at his residence in Ajax and arrested him.The suspect, 28-year-old Austin Hill, of Ajax, has been charged with manslaughter.He was held for a bail hearing.  This is Durham region’s sixth homicide of 2025.