LONDON, ON — The community is mourning the tragic loss of Brandon Christopher Jamieson Nichols, 45, of London, who died following a stabbing late Monday night in the downtown core.
The incident occurred around 10:35 p.m. on January 12, 2026, in the 700-block of Dundas Street. Multiple 9-1-1 calls reported a stabbing at an apartment building. Upon arrival, officers found Nichols unresponsive in a hallway. Life-saving measures were performed by responding officers until paramedics arrived. He was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and was later pronounced deceased.
The London Police Service Major Crime Section is actively investigating the homicide. Authorities are asking anyone who was in the area between 10:15 – 10:45 p.m. and may have information, including dash-cam footage, cellphone video, or residential/business surveillance footage, to come forward.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or submit information anonymously online to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers.
Family, friends, and the London community are remembering Brandon for the kindness, warmth, and impact he had on those around him. His sudden and tragic passing has left a deep void in the lives of those who loved him, and the city mourns his loss while keeping his family in their thoughts and prayers.
