A tragic incident unfolded in Brampton, Ontario, where a young mother of four, Savannah Kulla, was shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend, Anthony Deschepper, who then abducted their one-year-old daughter. Kulla, 29, was discovered deceased in a shopping center parking lot, a development that triggered an immediate investigation by authorities.
Deschepper, 39, reportedly fled the scene after leaving Kulla’s body behind. Officials promptly issued an Amber Alert for their daughter, who was fortunately found unharmed with family members in Niagara Falls. Those relatives informed police that Deschepper had dropped the girl off with them, prompting a manhunt for the suspect.
Early Wednesday morning, law enforcement located Deschepper at a gas station in Niagara Falls, where a confrontation broke out. Officers shot and killed him during this encounter. Although a firearm was found at the scene, there was no evidence to suggest that Deschepper had fired any shots.
The situation surrounding Kulla’s death has shocked her family and friends. Karen, Kulla’s mother, revealed that Deschepper had become increasingly unstable in the weeks leading up to the tragedy, expressing a dangerous obsession with Kulla. She described her daughter’s struggle to extricate herself from the relationship, stating that Kulla had recently sought to end things with Deschepper.
Kulla’s three sons, aged 6, 5, and 4, are currently safe and in their father’s care. A childhood friend of Kulla has set up a GoFundMe campaign aimed at raising funds for the futures of all four children, ensuring they grow up in a nurturing environment that reflects the love Kulla had for them. The friend remarked on Kulla’s devotion to her children, highlighting how she cherished every moment spent with them.
As the community reels from this heartbreaking event, a post-mortem examination for Deschepper is scheduled for Thursday. Authorities encourage anyone affected by similar issues to reach out to resources available for support.