Windsor man, 19, arrested in Peterborough and charged with 1st degree murder in fatal January shooting
A 16-year-old boy also arrested for accessory to murder, police say
A 19-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder, while a 16-year-old boy has been charged with accessory to murder related to the death of a man in front of the former Water World building near downtown Windsor in January, Windsor police say.
On Jan. 27, officers responded to the 400 block of Wyandotte Street E. after receiving a report of an unresponsive man outdoors. Upon arrival, officers located 53-year-old Sean Shuart suffering from a single gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
In a news release on Thursday, police said investigation determined the victim was fatally shot following a verbal altercation with another man. A suspect fled the area before officers arrived.
The Windsor police major crimes unit later determined that a suspect, known as Ty, had left the Windsor area. The investigation led officers to Peterborough, where a joint operation between Windsor police and Peterborough police was initiated, police said in the release.
Arrest made on Feb. 4
Police say just after 5 p.m. on Tuesday, officers with the Peterborough Police Service Emergency Response Team (ERT) arrested two people in the area of George Street N. and Simcoe Street in Peterborough.
Two people, age 19 and 16, were taken into custody without incident. According to police, a search turned up a replica pellet gun, a large sheathed machete, bear spray, 21.5 grams of fentanyl, pills, Canadian currency, digital scales and multiple cell phones, police say.
Police say 19-year-old Muhamad Taupan was returned to Windsor and has been charged with first-degree murder.
The Peterborough Police Service has also charged Taupan with multiple other drug and weapons charges.
Police say the 16-year-old, whose identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was charged with accessory to murder. He is also facing drugs and weapons charges from Peterborough police.