NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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At approximately 10:55 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, 1 District uniform officers were called to a residence in the area of Collier Street and Westchester Avenue in St. Catharines for a welfare check.
When officers arrived, they found a 53-year-old male in distress. He was transported to hospital where he was then pronounced deceased.
Following an investigation by detectives with the homicide unit, a male suspect was identified and arrested.
28-year-old Alexander Windsor from the City of Welland is facing the following charge:
- Second degree murder
Windsor is currently being held in custody pending a bail hearing on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, at the John Sopinka courthouse in the City of Hamilton via video link.
Incident Number: 2019-1502Submitted By: Philip Gavin
Approved By: Philip Gavin
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