Tributes pour in for ‘murdered' Scots mum who was found seriously injured as man arrested
Dr Fortune Gomo, 39, was found seriously injured on Saturday afternoon and was treated at the scene but later died.
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A post-mortem has taken place and her death is now being treated as murder.
A 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with her death and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
He is due to appear at Dundee Sheriff Court on Monday, 7 July 2025.
Fortune worked for Scottish Water, after graduating with a PhD in Geography and Environmental Science from Dundee University.
A spokesman said: 'This has been a truly shocking event in our city and for our university community.
'It will be particularly distressing for those who knew and worked with Fortune throughout her time as a PhD student and postdoctoral research assistant in Geography, and for all of those in our close-knit community of African colleagues and students.
'Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this tragic time.'
A large crowd gathered on South Road on Saturday night and a protest was held in the city centre on Sunday.
Police attended and said the march went ahead 'without incident'.
A 61-year-old woman, who has lived in the area for more than 50 years, said she was 'devastated' to hear about the woman's passing.
She said: 'The first we really knew about it was the police taping the street off - I thought someone had been hit by a car.
'I came home around 11pm and could see there was still an extensive police presence. It was upsetting to see what was going.
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'I woke up around 2am and looked out and saw things being placed into evidence bags.
'It's devastating to hear the woman died.'
Detective Superintendent Peter Sharp, the officer in charge of the inquiry, said:
'Firstly, my thoughts remain with Fortune's family at this incredibly sad time.
"They are being supported by specialist officers and I would ask that their privacy is respected.
'Our enquiries are continuing and I remain satisfied that the incident poses no wider risk to the public.
"At this early stage of the investigation we are following a number of lines of inquiry.
"I am also acutely aware of content circulating on social media and urge the public not to speculate about the circumstances of the incident.
'The public will notice a visibly increased police presence in the area and I would encourage anyone who has any concerns to speak with our officers.
'I continue to appeal for anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed the incident or has information that may assist us to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 2283 of 5 July 2025. Information can also be given to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.'
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