The St. Thomas Police Service has charged a person with second degree homicide following the loss of life of his brother on Thursday.
At round 7:20 p.m. that evening, 59-year-old St. Thomas resident Michael Mitchell went to London police headquarters requesting a well-being verify on his 60-year-old brother, Jeffrey Mitchell, additionally of St. Thomas. Some sort of unspecified incident had taken place between the 2 earlier within the day, police mentioned.
Police do not know why the youthful brother went to London, mentioned St. Thomas police spokesperson Samantha Wakefield.
“The main points and people questions are nonetheless beneath investigation as we glance to search out these solutions,” she mentioned.
The older brother, Jeffrey Mitchell, was discovered deceased in his dwelling by police. Michael Mitchell was arrested and brought to St. Thomas police headquarters and charged.
“There isn’t any want for the general public to be involved in any capability,” Wakefield mentioned. “That is an remoted incident.”
Jeffrey Mitchell was referred to as a “completely happy man” by his neighbour Holly MacQuarrie, who mentioned he was “all the time the loudest within the room and really jokey”.
“I haven’t got a greater phrase,” MacQuarrie instructed Ontario Chronicle. “I am in shock that such a horrible factor occurred to such a form pal. I am sorry to his household for the ache and anger that I am positive they’re now experiencing. Might Jeff relaxation within the sweetest peace.”
MacQuarrie is elevating funds to cowl Mitchell’s funeral prices and help his youngsters on a GoFundMe marketing campaign.
Residents can anticipate to see a police presence within the space of Highview Drive within the metropolis’s east finish as investigators proceed their work.
Michael Mitchell stays in police custody and is predicted to make a courtroom look on Friday.
