Abakar Kazbekov, a junior hockey player for the OHL’s London Knights, died on Saturday. He was 18 years old.
“The Ontario Hockey League and the London Knights are saddened to announce the sudden passing of player Abakar Kazbekov,” the team said in a statement. “Abakar has been a valued member of the team since 2021. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and teammates.”
Police, who have yet to confirm the identity of the deceased, do not suspect foul play, CTV News London reports. The London Police Service found Kazbekov’s body on the sidewalk and believe he fell from an apartment building.