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Murder victim confirmed following Huntingdon altercation

The Sûreté du Québec has identified the victim of a violent altercation that took place on Wellington Street in Huntingdon shortly after 9 p.m. on July 26.

According to Sergeant Jean-Philippe Ruel, the victim is Adam Aitkins (54).

Aitkens was unresponsive when officers arrived on scene. He was transported immediately to a nearby hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

 

Residential street with orange caution tape across the road, several parked cars, and houses framed by trees
A 54 year old man has died following an altercation on Wellington street in Huntingdon on July 26 PHOTO The Gleaner

 

Ruel confirmed that a suspect, a local man in his early thirties, was arrested soon after in connection with the altercation.

Officers questioned the individual overnight. He is due to appear at the Salaberry-de-Valleyfield courthouse on charges of second-degree murder during the afternoon of July 27.

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