Murder at a Guelph Line home - name of the deceased being held until next of kin notified.

Crime 100By Staff

October 16, 2015

BURLINGTON, ON

It is when the calls come in during the dark of night that police know there is a serious problem somewhere in the city.

Last night at approximately 10:32 pm, Halton Police received a 911 call from a male residing at 611 Guelph Line in the City of Burlington.

The caller told police that there had been a stabbing at the home.

Murder - arresting officers

Halton Regional Police place a suspect into police car outside 611 Guelph Line residence.

Officers responded to the Guelph Line home and located both a male adult victim and a male adult suspect. The victim had been stabbed, suffering serious injuries. The suspect was taken into police custody without incident.

The male victim was taken to Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital in serious condition and later transported for further treatment at Hamilton General Hospital. He was pronounced deceased at 4:02 am.

Murder suspect handcuffed

Murder suspect in custody outside residence at 611 Guelph Line.

The suspect and victim were both known to each other and the investigation is continuing at this time. There was no risk to members of the community.

A press release with further information will be made pending notification of next of kin.

A crime of passion ended one life and has destroyed another.

Murder suspect - finger

Suspect in custody communicates with photographer.

Anyone with information on this investigation is asked to contact the Halton Homicide Unit at 905-825-4777. Anyone with information on this or any other crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.com or by texting “Tip201” with your message to 274637 (crimes).

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