A man is facing first degree murder charges in a homicide investigation in Saint John.
An unconscious 41-year-old man was found in the Taylor Avenue area after police responded to a call involving a weapon at 12:17 a.m., Monday.
The man had serious injuries and was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Later Monday afternoon, around 4 p.m., a 36-year-old suspect was arrested inside a business on University Avenue.
He was charged and held for murder charges, possessing a firearm while prohibited and breach of probation order.
The suspect is scheduled for court, Tuesday afternoon.
Police are also looking into an incident that occurred at 12:37 a.m. on Foster Thurston Drive. They believe the two incidents are connected.
Police have asked the public in that area to check any security camera footage they may have.
Anyone with information is contact the Saint John Police at 506-648-3333, or leave anonymous tips with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
