The Barrie police major crime and homicide unit is investigating the death of a 47-year-old man after a confrontation in downtown Barrie early Monday.
On Tuesday afternoon police announced they had made an arrest in the case, while one suspect is still outstanding.
A 32-year-old man was arrested without incident on Monday evening and is now facing charges of second-degree murder, robbery, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and assault with a weapon.
Police say the confrontation happened between a group of individuals just prior to 8:20 a.m. near 24 Collier St.
Police say the 47-year-old sustained a life-threatening injury during the confrontation, then made his way to a Dunlop Street East business, where he collapsed.
The man was treated by the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services and was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Investigators say they still believe that this was an isolated incident, and there is no threat to public safety.
Investigators are also looking for another suspect in connection with this homicide.
Police say the suspect is described as a male, approximately 45 years old, and may be missing fingers or a thumb on one hand.
At the time of the occurrence, police say he was wearing a brown jacket, a black hooded sweatshirt, and dark pants.
The victim’s body was taken to the Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service for a post-mortem examination, which will take place at a later date.