The St. Thomas Police Service has deemed a suspicious dying a murder.
On Thursday night at 7:20, 59-year-old Michael Mitchell, the accused within the case, went to London Police Headquarters and requested for a well-being test on his brother.
Police mentioned he did so after an incident passed off between them. The St. Thomas police have been notified and went to the tackle on Highview Drive.
A number of residents of the complicated advised officers arrived round 8 p.m. One among them was Cody Campbell. He mentioned he was doing dishes as not less than 4 cruisers pulled in.
“Just a heavy police presence, that’s all,” said Campbell.
“So, I figured maybe there’s maybe a fight or scuffle between somebody, but I don’t know.”
Neighbours acknowledged police have been going out and in of Unit 15.
Friday morning, a lone police automobile was parked in entrance of that unit, whereas police tape surrounded a gate entrance to the again.
Police tape seen at a residential unit on Highview Avenue in St. Thomas, Ont. on Dec. 13, 2024. (Sean Irvine/ London)
Off digicam, a number of residents acknowledged they knew of an older male who lived within the townhouse.
Officers mentioned in a information launch that 60-year-old Jeffrey Mitchell was discovered deceased in his residence.
“I know the guy and talked football with him, so that’s sad to hear,” mentioned Campbell, when studying of the dying.
No residents spoke with indicated they heard any noise earlier than the arrival of police.
Michael Mitchell was arrested and brought to the St. Thomas Police Headquarters. He now faces a cost of second-degree homicide.
Police stay on scene on the residence on Highview Drive in St. Thomas. There isn’t a danger to public security.
