The Ontario Provincial Police have charged one person with second-degree murder following a fatal incident in Norfolk County.
Police say officers from the Norfolk County OPP Detachment responded to an altercation involving two people at an address on Brantford Road 4 shortly after 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
Upon arrival, officers located a person suffering from life-threatening injuries.
The individual was transported to hospital, where they were pronounced deceased.
A second person was taken into custody and transported to hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
Following an investigation, a 36-year-old from Jamaica has been charged with second-degree murder under the Criminal Code of Canada.
The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on November 3.
The OPP says members of the public can expect an increased police presence in the area as the investigation continues.
