About 12.40am on Thursday 6th October 2016 police and paramedics responded to 526 King Street East, Hamilton in relation to a stabbing that occurred at that location.
Upon arrival Marcel Chartrand (31) was found outside the residence with a significant wound. He was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Robert Vandyk (33) was arrested at the scene by responding officers and has been charged with Second Degree murder in the death of Marcel Chartrand. He appeared in court this afternoon and was remanded into custody.
Robert Vandyk was staying with Marcel Chartrand, and his family, at the time of this incident. Police are not looking for any other suspects and expect to be processing the scene into tomorrow.
If you have any information about this crime or you witnessed this crime and have yet to speak to Police you can contact Detective Jon Murphy by calling 905-546-2288. To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com
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