Waterloo police have identified the victim in Monday’s homicide as 66-year-old Ronald Chandler.
Police say that Chandler was stabbed to death at his residence at a housing complex on Courtland Avenue in Kitchener.
A family member asked police to check in on Chandler at 926 Courtland Ave. East at around 8:30 p.m Monday night.
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“Our officers responded and entered the residence and did determine that there was a deceased male, approximately 60 years old, within the residence with obvious signs of trauma,” executive officer inspector Mike Haffner said Tuesday.
Police did not disclose why the family member alerted them to check on the victim.
Police are still looking to speak with a man in connection with the investigation.
“He is described as white, 20-30 years old. He was wearing a black knapsack and was also carrying a guitar,” Haffner said. “We are just looking to speak to this male to provide us with any information.”
Haffner said police will be in the area for several days to investigate the incident.
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“We will be here as an organization for approximately three to four days processing evidence as well as conducting a number of canvasses,” he said.
Police are asking anyone who sees any suspicious activity or suspicious people to immediately call 519-570-9777. Police are asking anyone with any information regarding the homicide to call 519-570-9777 ext. 8424 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.