Police in Chatham-Kent, Ont., are investigating a homicide after a 28-year-old man died.
Police say officers were notified around 4 p.m. Friday that a man had arrived at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance with life-threatening injuries.
Through investigation, police learned the victim was involved in an altercation with another man at a residence on Colborne Street.
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Despite life-saving efforts, police say the victim was pronounced dead at the hospital.
A short time later, police identified and located a 35-year-old man, who has been charged with second degree murder.
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Police say this is an isolated incident and there’s no concern to public safety.
The investigation is ongoing.
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Anyone with further information is asked to contact Constable Mark Vandergriendt at markvan@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension 207.
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