One person has lost their life and another is facing a second degree murder charge after a fight in Vanessa on Wednesday morning.
Officers from the Ontario Provincial Police Norfolk Detachment responded to a call about the altercation on Brantford Road 4 shortly after 9:30 a. m.
Upon arrival, they discovered an individual with life-threatening injuries. The victim was taken to the hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after.
“More information will be released about the victim once their family has been notified,” OPP West Region Sgt. Ed Sanchuk said.
A suspect was apprehended and taken to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
Shane Bennett, 36, from Saint Catherine, Jamaica, has been charged with second degree murder. He remains in custody and is set to appear in Simcoe court on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
“Members of the public can expect to see an increased police presence in the area as the investigation continues,” Sanchuk said.
The Norfolk County OPP Crime Unit is actively investigating with support from the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch. The Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service are also involved alongside assistance from OPP Forensic Identification Services.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Norfolk County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
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