A violent night in Welland, Ont., has left one man dead, another in hospital and a third in police custody.
Niagara Regional Police say a 35-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder after officers responded to a report of a disturbance at a home in the area of Division Street and Alexander Street.
Police were called to the home just after 11:30 p.m. Saturday and found three men inside when they arrived, two of whom had suffered significant injuries.
A 50-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene while the second victim, 68, was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
That person has since been released from hospital.
Investigators say both victims and the accused were known to each other.
Joel Dreaver, 35, of Welland has been charged with second degree murder, aggravated assault and two counts of assaulting police.
Police say a third man in the home was arrested.
Two officers also sustained minor injuries during the arrest of Dreaver.
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing on Sunday at John Sopinka Courthouse in Hamilton.
A heavy police presence remains in the area as the investigation continues, but detectives say they have no reason to believe there is an ongoing threat to the public.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service or Crime Stoppers of Niagara at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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