Nyima Dolma was attacked on June 17 and was rushed to hospital with second and third degree burns. Dolma was placed on life support but succumbed to her injuries just over two weeks later on July 5.
“Her young and promising life in Canada was cut short due to the tragic incident that occurred on June 17, 2022. Please remember her (Monlam) in your prayers as the family mourns this sad time,” a statement shared Monday by The Tibetan Canadian Cultural Center on behalf of Dolma’s family and friends noted.
“We greatly appreciate and thank everyone for your support and understanding during this difficult time.”
Dolma’s sister, Dawa Chamchoe, previously released a brief statement on the day her baby brother died.
“My sister lived a life of service to others and cared about many people,” she wrote on a crowdfunding page.
A prayer service for Dolma will be held at the Tibetan Canadian Cultural Center on Friday from 9:30am.
Parkdale-High Park MPP Bhutila Karpoche, who is the first Tibetan-Canadian member of Ontario’s provincial parliament, expressed her condolences in a July 11 statement.
“I am saddened to learn of the death of the young Tibetan woman who was attacked at Kipling Station. My thoughts are with her grieving family and friends,” he said.
“What we know so far about the disturbing circumstances leading to (Nyima’s) death has raised serious concerns about gender-based violence and mental health.”
Shortly after the attack, which Toronto police described as an “isolated incident” and a “random attack,” 33-year-old Tenzin Norbu, of Toronto, was arrested.
He was originally charged with attempted murder, assault with a weapon, common nuisance endangering public life/safety and mischief over $5,000 – interfering with property.
On Monday, the charges against Norbus were upgraded to include first-degree murder.
Police previously said they were treating the incident as a suspected hate crime.
They also said that here there was no relationship between the victim and the accused.
