UPDATE 1 – Arrest following St. Catharines Homicide
Following further investigation, Homicide Detectives are now releasing the identity of the male victim in this investigation.
57-year-old Courtney Thomas of St. Catharines was pronounced deceased following the interaction at a residence.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Homicide detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009134.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.
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ORIGINAL RELEASE
On Thursday, October 10, 2024, at approximately 9:55pm, 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service attended the area of Niagara Street and Church Street in the City of St. Catharines for a stabbing.
Uniform officers and Niagara Emergency Medical Services arrived on scene and located a male with life threatening injuries.
He was transported to an out of region hospital where he was tragically pronounced deceased.
A suspect was quickly identified and arrested by uniform officers.
52-year-old Stephen Dunk of St. Catharines is facing Second-Degree Murder charge.
Dunk is currently being held in custody pending a bail hearing on Friday October 11, 2024 at the Robert S.K. Courthouse in the City of St. Catharines.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Homicide detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009134.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.
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