Hamilton police say a man has been charged following the stabbing death of his father in upper Stoney Creek on Wednesday.
Officers said in a statement they received a 911 call and responded to an address on Highland Road West, near Upper Centennial Parkway and Rymal Road East, at around noon on Wednesday.
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The victim was pronounced dead in hospital just before 1 p.m. after suffering from multiple stab wounds.
On Thursday, police identified him as 60-year-old Janusz (John) Harpula.
Thomas Harpula, 29, has been charged with second-degree murder. He’s expected to make a court appearance on Jan. 17.
Police said there isn’t a threat to public safety and no additional suspects are being sought.
Harpula is the city’s 10th homicide victim of 2017.
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