Police identify 35-year-old Chatham homicide victim
Chatham-Kent police are releasing the identity of a 35-year-old homicide victim.
Officers responded to a disturbance on St. George Street near Park Avenue East on Thursday, June 3.
Police say an altercation between several men, all known to each other, resulted in the death of a local man.
The victim has been identified as Manuel DaSilva, 35, of Chatham.
St. George Street between Park Avenue East and St. Patrick Street closed as members of the Major Crimes Unit and Forensic Identification Unit investigate a homicide. (Chris Campbell, CTV Windsor)
“Members of the Chatham-Kent Police Service offer their deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. DaSilva,” states a news release from police.
On June 5, Kyle Samko, 26, of Sarnia was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. He has been remanded into custody pending a future court date of June 10.
Members of the Major Crime Unit continue their investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Cole Abbott at colea@chatham-kent.ca or 519-380-6024. Anonymous callers may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
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