Gatineau homicide fifth this year

Man killed in his home worked as security guard

Three days after Yvon Normand’s lifeless body was found in his home, Gatineau police confirmed they are investigating the death as a homicide.

Normand, 58, was found dead in his home at 476 rue Pierre Lafontaine on Monday after police received a 911 call.

Police have not said who made the call or from where it came, and they have said very little about the apparent crime and their investigation.

Claude Leblanc, operations manager at the Gatineau office of Commissionaires Ottawa, said the news of Normand’s death came as a shock.

Normand had worked as a security guard with the company for 23 years.

“He was a dedicated, loyal employee. He was committed to his job. It was a great loss for all,” Leblanc said. “We really feel for his family and the loss.”

After an autopsy was performed Wednesday, police said Thursday they wouldn’t be releasing results, including the cause of death, or any other information.

Police continued to say they were keeping many details of the investigation private to protect the integrity of the investigation.

Neighbours said Normand had vacated the home months before to allow for renovations before selling it. Police would not say what they believe Normand was doing at the home when he was killed.

A truck believed to be owned by a contractor was parked in the driveway, surrounded by police tape Monday, as police investigated the home and nearby areas.

That truck was no longer on the property Thursday but police continued to guard the crime scene.

Police would not say where the vehicle was taken or whether they had identified a suspect.

Sgt. Jean-Paul LeMay said that even, though no arrest had been made in the homicide, the fifth in the city this year, Gatineau residents should not be concerned for their safety.

“Gatineau police is very transparent in the information it gives to the public. If there were any reasons for us to worry, I guarantee you that we would inform the public. This is not the case,” LeMay said.

Leblanc said Normand wasn’t married, but has a sister in Gatineau.