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Second suspect arrested in Whitchurch-Stouffville homicide: York police

York regional police has arrested a second suspect in the murder of a 22-year-old man in Whitchurch-Stouffville. Nick Westoll / File / Global News

York Regional Police confirm a second suspect has been arrested in the killing of a 22-year-old man in Whitchurch-Stouffville.

Officers arrested and charged Lamar Cyrus, 21, with second-degree murder in the death of Alex Perlmutter, from Sunderland, Ont.

He is also being charged with several other weapons-related charges.

WATCH: York Regional Police investigating death of 22-year-old man in Whitchurch-Stouffville (March 27)

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York Regional Police investigating death of 22 year old man in Whitchurch-Stouffville

Just after 3 p.m. on March 27, emergency crews were called to Ninth Line and Aurora Road after receiving reports of a man shot.

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Investigators say the initial shooting took place in a parking lot at Queensville Side Road and Highway 48. The victim was then driven to another parking lot on Ninth Line.

Last May, police arrested 23-year-old Levi Alexander, who was charged with second-degree murder. Authorities are still looking for a third suspect.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423 ext. 7865, email investigators at homicide@yrp.ca, or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.

With files from Nick Westoll 

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