A man is facing a manslaughter charge in connection to a fatal drug overdose that occurred in downtown Kitchener in February, according to Waterloo Regional Police.
They say officers were called to King Street West and Queen Street for a reported drug overdose on Feb. 25.
Police found a 26-year-old man dead and a 25-year-old man in distress. The 25-year-old man was taken to hospital and has since been released.
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During the investigation, police say detectives learned that the suspect allegedly sold the men fentanyl, which he claimed was cocaine.
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A 39-year-old Kitchener man is facing several charges, including manslaughter, criminal negligence causing bodily harm, trafficking and possession for the purpose of trafficking.
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