Murder charges laid after Sargent Avenue assault turns fatal
One man is dead and another arrested after police say a fight at a West end home turned fatal.
Police were called Sunday to the 700 block of Sargent Avenue and found a 48-year-old man with serious life-threatening injuries. He was taken to hospital in critical condition, but was later pronounced dead.
The suspect fled the home before police arrived, but was eventually tracked down and arrested. A 40-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the WPS Homicide Unit at 204-986-6508 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS.
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