Wife of Ontario Restauranteur Killed Over Unpaid Bill Grateful for ‘Immense’ Support

Wife of Ontario Restauranteur Killed Over Unpaid Bill Grateful for ‘Immense’ Support
Photos of two suspects Owen Sound Police believe were involved in the serious assault of restaurant owner Sharif Rahman in downtown Owen Sound on Aug. 17, 2023. The suspect vehicle involved is similar to a gray or blue 2000’s model Ford Escape or Mazda Tribute. HO-Owen Sound Police
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A restaurant owner in Owen Sound, Ontario, has died from his injuries after being attacked on Aug. 17 by three patrons who didn’t want to pay their bill, police said.

The funeral for Sharif Rahman on Aug. 27 saw hundreds of people in attendance, Owen Sound Sun News reported, and his family has expressed gratitude for the public outpouring of support. Gestures of support have included over $234,000 in donations raised via a GoFundMe page, a silent walking vigil, and flowers and notes of support placed at the front of the restaurant, according to an update on the family’s GoFundMe page.

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