The Barrie police major crime and homicide unit is investigating the death of a 47-year-old man after a confrontation in downtown Barrie early Monday.
On Tuesday afternoon police announced they had made an arrest in the case, while one suspect is still outstanding.
A 32-year-old man was arrested without incident on Monday evening and is now facing charges of second-degree murder, robbery, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and assault with a weapon.
Police say the confrontation happened between a group of individuals just prior to 8:20 a.m. near 24 Collier St.
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Police say the 47-year-old sustained a life-threatening injury during the confrontation, then made his way to a Dunlop Street East business, where he collapsed.
The man was treated by the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services and was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Investigators say they still believe that this was an isolated incident, and there is no threat to public safety.
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Investigators are also looking for another suspect in connection with this homicide.
Police say the suspect is described as a male, approximately 45 years old, and may be missing fingers or a thumb on one hand.
At the time of the occurrence, police say he was wearing a brown jacket, a black hooded sweatshirt, and dark pants.
The victim’s body was taken to the Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service for a post-mortem examination, which will take place at a later date.
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