A man killed in his Bellfield home has been identified as a warm and generous young pharmacist.
Kum Chuan Leong, known as “KC”, was found dead in his Davidson Street townhouse in Melbourne’s north-west shortly before 11.30am on Wednesday.
Kum Chuan ‘KC’ Leong was found dead in Bellfield on Wednesday,Credit: Facebook
Victoria Police said a 54-year-old man, of no fixed address, was arrested in a nearby park and has been charged with murder. He was expected to face the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.
On his personal Facebook page, 29-year-old Leong described himself as a “simple guy with ambitions”. He finished a Master of Clinical Pharmacy at Monash University and bought his home earlier this year. He has worked as a resident pharmacist at Eastern Health since 2021.
David Plunkett, the chief executive of Eastern Health, said Leong was “being remembered as a warm and generous member of the pharmacy team.”
“It is with great sadness that Eastern Health acknowledge the shocking death of our friend and colleague Kum Chuan “KC” Leong,” Plunkett said.
A man of no fixed address was arrested near Leong’s home on Wednesday.Credit: Nine News
“KC was recognised as a talented leader and was also a mentor for many of our emerging pharmacists. He will be remembered for his passion, kindness and dedication to his team and the broader community.
“KC was just 29 years old and this tragedy will be felt by many. Given the sensitive nature of this matter, we ask you to respect the privacy of his family, friends and colleagues at this time.”