Update 2 – Detectives Investigating Fatal Stabbing in St. Catharines
On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, the victim involved in this altercation succumbed to his injuries in hospital.
Investigators are now able to identify the victim as 56-year-old Victor Clayton.
As a result of his death, Niagara Regional Police Homicide Detectives have continued to retain carriage of this investigation.
A male suspect, identified as Rohan Chandler (30 years) of no fixed abode is now wanted for the following criminal offences:
– Second Degree Murder
– Fail to Comply Probation
Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact homicide detectives at 905-688-4111, dial option #3, extension #1009475.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to people who contact the program with information that leads to an arrest.
#25-32320
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Update 1 – Detectives Investigating Stabbing in St. Catharines
On March 30, 2025, at 4:28am, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) officers assigned to 1 District (St.Catharines / Thorold) responded to reports of a stabbing at an address on Niagara Street between Church Street and Welland Avenue, in the City of St.Catharines.
The investigation was assigned to 1 District Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) detectives. As a result of continued efforts, detectives identified a male suspect responsible for the offence of Attempt Murder.
Rohan CHANDLER (30 years) of no fixed abode is wanted for the following criminal offence:
Attempt to Commit Murder
Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, dial option #3, extension #1009610.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to people who contact the program with information that leads to an arrest.
#25-32320
Original Release: March 30, 2025
On March 30, 2025, at 4:28am, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) officers assigned to 1 District (St.Catharines / Thorold) responded to reports of a stabbing at an address on Niagara Street between Church Street and Welland Avenue, in the City of St.Catharines.
Upon arrival, officers located a male victim who was suffering from serious life-threatening stab wounds. Niagara Emergency Medical Service (NEMS) paramedics attended the scene and subsequently transported the victim to a medical facility.
The suspect, along with the weapon remain outstanding. Officers along with detectives assigned to 1 District are currently canvassing for video to provide a description of the suspect(s). Detectives are appealing to the public for any surveillance video or dash cam video.
Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of the suspect is encouraged to contact the Niagara Regional Police Communications Unit by dialing (905) 688-4111 or 911 in an emergency situation.
Anyone with information related to the investigation is asked to contact the lead detective by dialing (905) 688-4111, option 3, extension 1009610.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously are encouraged to 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 that leads to an arrest.
Incident #25-32320