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2 men each facing murder charge after man found dead in St. Catharines home

Niagara police say they are investigating the death of a man at a home in St. Catharines on April 10, 2023. Don Mitchell / Global News

Niagara police have charged two men following the death of a man at a St. Catharines residence Monday night.

Investigators say the man was found dead by officers at a home in the area of Louth Street and Pelham Road after responding to a call around 8 p.m.

Police spokesperson const. Phil Gavin said in an email the accused were taken into custody shortly after the discovery.

“Niagara Emergency Medical Services paramedics treated a male, 34, who was found to be in critical condition,” said Gavin.

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“The male victim, despite resuscitative efforts, was pronounced deceased at the scene.”

A 42-year-old from St. Catharines and 45-year-old of no fixed address are now each facing manslaughter charges and failure to comply with a probation order.

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The two made their first appearances in court via a video bail hearing Tuesday.

Anyone with information about the incident can reach out to Niagara police or Crime Stoppers.

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