David Foote Obituary, Death: Police ID one of two men found dead in Scarborough home on July 2.
David Foote Obituary, Death – Toronto police have identified one of the two men who were discovered dead in a Scarborough residence earlier this week, as their investigation into the circumstances continues.
Officers were dispatched to a home on Chelwood Road, located near Birchmount Road and Eglinton Avenue East, just before 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2. The call was for a wellness check after someone expressed concern about the occupants of the house.
Upon arrival, police found the bodies of two men inside the home. The deceased were a 62-year-old man and a 67-year-old man. Authorities reported that both victims showed “obvious signs of trauma,” indicating that foul play may have been involved.
One of the deceased men has since been identified as 62-year-old David Foote. The name of the 67-year-old man has not yet been made public. Investigators have stated they believe the older man was responsible for Foote’s death. However, they have not disclosed further details about the nature of the trauma, possible motive, or the specific sequence of events that led to both men’s deaths.
Police have also not confirmed the relationship between the two men. However, residents in the neighborhood told reporters from CityNews that the men were brothers and that one of them had been living in the home for over two decades.
One neighbor, speaking with media, expressed shock upon learning what had happened. She explained that a relative of the deceased had contacted her on Wednesday to see if she could check on the two men. “She called me and asked me if I could knock and find out if they were there,” the neighbor said. “I kept knocking and knocking, but there was no answer. So I called her back and told her I wasn’t getting any response.”
The tragic discovery has left those in the quiet residential neighborhood deeply unsettled. Many were surprised by the presence of police and emergency responders, and even more so by the nature of the incident. The police have not commented on whether there were any signs of forced entry or if a weapon was recovered at the scene.
As of now, the investigation remains active, and police are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the deaths. Forensic teams and homicide detectives are working to collect evidence from the home and gather information from anyone who might have known the men or noticed anything unusual in recent days.
Authorities have asked anyone with information about the incident to come forward. They are hoping that additional tips or background details will help them better understand what led to the deaths and confirm the exact relationship between the two men.
Police have yet to announce whether they consider the case to be a murder-suicide, though their current statements suggest they do not believe any other suspects are involved.
