Homicide victim in Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation identified
Ontario Provincial Police have formally identified the victim of a homicide in Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation.
In a release Sunday, police said officers were called to a home on a road north of Kokomis Inamo at around 3 a.m. Saturday. A 67-year-old man was found dead and another man man, initially identified as 26 years old, was injured. Police did not reveal the nature of the injuries.
The victim has been identified as Ronald Graham, 67, of Eganville.
The injured man was taken to hospital.
On Monday, OPP announced a charge of first-degree murder against Zachary Marquardt, 27, of Bonnechere Valley Township. Marquardt is also facing a charge of failing to comply with a probation order.
Marquardt appeared in court on Sunday, police said, and remains in custody. The next court appearance is scheduled for July 19.
Anyone with information can contact the Killaloe OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- 8477 (TIPS).
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