‘It Could Have Been Any of Us’: Father of 4 Gunned Down in Kleinberg Home Invasion Laid to Rest as Family, Friends Call for Justice

‘It could have been any of us’: Father of 4 gunned down in Kleinberg home invasion laid to rest as family, friends call for justice

Huge crowds of mourners came together Wednesday night at a mosque in Vaughan and Thursday morning at a cemetery in Kleinberg to pay their respects to and remember Aleem Farooqi, a 46-year-old father of four and small businessman fatally gunned down over the weekend during a home invasion.

Canadian Police Chief Tells Homeowners: 'Don’t Fight Back' During Home Invasions - American Faith

Following a deadly home invasion in Vaughan, Ontario, Chief MacSween addressed the public with safety guidance that quickly ignited controversy. Speaking at a press conference, MacSween told residents: “In the unlikely event that you find yourself the victim of a home invasion, we are urging citizens not to take matters into their own hands. “While we don’t want homeowners to feel powerless, we urge you to call 9-1-1 and do everything you can to…

Brother of Vaughan man killed in brazen home invasion says family is living a nightmare

“It’s a testament to his character,” said a family member Wednesday night as hundreds paid their respects at Abdul Aleem Farooqi’s funeral. Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca said the city’s residents are shaken by the death of the 46-year-old father and entrepreneur.