Police say 2 tenants had been concerned in a dispute.
A 38-year-old man has been charged with second-degree homicide after a person died following a stabbing in Peterborough on Saturday night.
At about 7:50 p.m., Peterborough Police Service (PPS) had been known as to an residence constructing at 555 Bonaccord St., close to Monaghan Highway, following stories of an altercation between two tenants.
On the scene, officers discovered a person outdoors the constructing with out very important indicators and “suffering from trauma related to the altercation,” Det. Sgt. Josh McGrath mentioned in a put up on X.
“Life-saving measures were given by police officers and paramedics; however, the 62-year-old male victim was pronounced deceased at Peterborough Regional Health Centre a short time later,” PPS mentioned in a information launch.
The sufferer’s title has not been launched.
Ben Turner, 38, additionally of Peterborough, was arrested and charged with second-degree homicide following an investigation, they mentioned. He was held in custody and was set to look in court docket on Nov. 17.
Peterborough homicide NOv. 16 A person has been arrested and charged with second-degree homicide after one other man died following a stabbing in Peterborough on Nov. 16. (Harrison Perkins/ Ontario Chronicle Toronto)
“At this point, Peterborough Police Service are not looking for any other persons associated with this investigation,” mentioned McGrath.
“This was a targeted incident and there are no ongoing safety concerns to the community.”
Media Launch – Sunday, November 17, 2024
➡️ 38-year-old Ptbo man arrested and charged with second-degree homicide after altercation Saturday night time.
➡️ Police usually are not in search of another individuals concerned and there’s no concern for public security linked to this incident
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— Peterborough Police (@PtboPolice) November 17, 2024
Anybody with additional details about this incident is requested to contact PPS at 705-876-1122, ext. 555, or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
