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Kingston man’s charges upgraded to first degree murder

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Kingston man’s charges upgraded to first degree murder

Police in Kingston, Ont., have upgraded the attempted murder charge against James Michael Earley to first-degree murder after the victim succumbed to her injuries.

On Saturday, March 5, police were called to Daly and Drennan streets in Kingston’s north end. It was there police located a woman who had been viciously assaulted in her home.

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Police say a male suspect had fled the scene but was located in a building at Weller Avenue and Daly Street.

Earley also faces additional charges, including aggravated assault and break and enter.

Early has been remanded into custody pending a bail hearing.

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