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Charges against 17-year-old upgraded to second degree murder

Victim involved in altercation with the accused succumbed to his injuries
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NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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On Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, the victim involved in an altercation with a youth succumbed to his injuries in hospital.

Following a continued investigation, the original charges laid against the 17-year-old male have been upgraded to second degree murder.

The deceased victim has been identified as 52-year-old Tony Paonessa.

The 17-year-old male cannot be identified under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

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