UPDATE: South Simcoe Police say the victim of Sunday's murder has been identified as 59-year-old Cameron David Goddard of Bradford. Police released his name on Thursday following notification of his family.
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South Simcoe Police have identified the victim of Sunday's murder in Bradford, but his name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Officers found the victim around 4:30 a.m. on Holland Street West in the area of Deer Run Crescent. They say he was pronounced dead at the scene.
"The investigation has determined that the victim suffered a fatal injury after coming to the aid of a young female involved in a violent altercation with the accused," according to a news release from police on Wednesday.
The woman was transported to hospital where she was treated and released.
A 20-year-old Bradford man faces multiple charges including second-degree murder.
He is being held in custody following a bail hearing.
Anyone with information relating to this occurrence is asked to contact Detective Constable Shawn Strilec at 905-775-3311, extension #1059, shawn.strilec@southsimcoepolice.ca or Crime Stoppers.
Anyone with information relating to this occurrence is asked to contact Detective Constable Shawn Strilec at 905-775-3311, extension #1059, shawn.strilec@southsimcoepolice.ca or Crime Stoppers.
