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2nd-degree murder charge laid in Oshawa homicide investigation

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WATCH: Durham Regional Police's Homicide unit is now investigating after finding a man dead in Oshawa. Lexy Benedict reports. – Jan 23, 2024

A man from Clarington, Ont., has been charged with second-degree murder, following the death of a 62-year-old man in Oshawa earlier this week, according to Durham police.

Police said officers responded to a disturbance call at a residence near Dean Avenue and Ritson Road South in Oshawa at around 11:30 p.m. Monday.

Sgt. Joanne Bortoluss previously told reporters officers found a male suffering from obvious signs of trauma outside of the home and that an altercation had occurred somewhere either inside or outside of the residence.

The man was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, Bortoluss said.

Police investigating a homicide in Oshawa. Global News

A post-mortem examination has confirmed that Steven Turgeon of Oshawa was fatally stabbed. Turgeon’s death marks Durham Region’s second homicide of 2024.

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In an update, police said two suspects fled the area on foot, one of whom was located a short distance away and taken into custody without incident.

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Meanwhile, police say they are still searching for the second suspect.

In Thursday’s update, police said 32-year-old Tyler Stephens has been charged with second-degree murder.

Anyone with information about this incident or that has video footage, including dashcam and/or home surveillance, is asked to contact Det. French of the DRPS’s Major Crime Unit – Homicide at 905-579-1520 x 5421, or Crime Stoppers anonymously.

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— With files from Global News’ Gabby Rodrigues

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