London Woman, 73, Dies Following Violent Home Invasion

LONDON, Ont. — A local community is in mourning after police confirmed that a 73-year-old woman has died in the hospital following a violent home invasion earlier this week.

Authorities provided an update on Friday regarding the victim, who had been fighting for her life since the incident occurred. Following her death, the charges against the suspect have been significantly upgraded.

Nelson Enrique Cornejo, a 40-year-old London resident, now faces a charge of second-degree murder in connection with the woman’s death. This new charge comes on top of a pre-existing list of serious offenses filed against him, which include aggravated assault, break and enter with intent, assaulting a peace officer with a weapon, and obstructing a peace officer.

The incident, which has sent shockwaves through the neighborhood, remains a subject of an ongoing investigation by the London Police Service. As the legal process moves forward, details regarding the circumstances of the home invasion have highlighted the severity of the violence faced by the victim.

Police have not yet released the identity of the victim as they continue to support the family during this difficult time. Cornejo remains in custody as he awaits his next scheduled appearance in court.