23-year-old Christopher Swanson killed in Sault Ste. Marie shooting
Police in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., say a local man has been charged in connection with the weekend death of Christopher Swanson.
The victim was found with 'obvious life-threatening injuries' in Steelton on Saturday
Police in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., say a 30-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder after 23-year-old Christopher Swanson was shot early Saturday morning.
In a news release, police said they were called to Morin Street in an area north of the city's downtown around 4:00 a.m, where they found a Swanson with "obvious life-threatening injuries" after an altercation with the accused.
Police said their initial investigation led officers to a nearby residence, which they briefly contained before arresting the suspect.
Police said they do not believe this was a random occurrence, but the relationship between the victim and the accused is still under investigation.
With files from the Canadian Press