One man dead, one in police custody following stabbing in St. Catharines

A 28-year-old man is facing a charge of second-degree murder following a stabbing in St. Catharines’ Old Pine Trail area Thursday night.

Officers were called to Vine Street and Old Pine Trail at about 9:30 p.m. on June 30, 2022 for reports of a stabbing.

When they arrived they found the body of a 29-year-old man.

Niagara Regional Police have since issued a release confirming the identification and arrest of a suspect.

Keenan George of St. Catharines is currently being held in custody.

Police say the two men were known to each other.