Police in Niagara Region say a man has been charged with murder in a homicide investigation in Port Colborne, Ont.
Police say they responded to a report of a possible weapons incident on Fares Street Wednesday morning, and a man was found dead inside a home.
They say the man has been identified as 42-year-old Mark Pero.
Police say there was a temporary hold-and-secure order at local schools while they searched for a suspect, who was arrested Wednesday afternoon.
Police say the 27-year-old suspect has been charged with second-degree murder.
They allege he was involved in "several other incidents" before the homicide, and he's been additionally charged with domestic assault, possession of a firearm and other offences.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 30, 2025.
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