A 17-year-old teenager is facing a second-degree murder charge in connection with the death of a 46-year-old man at a residence in Stewiacke, Nova Scotia.
Around noon on Saturday, police began pulling away yellow tape from around the house where the death took place. Earlier in the morning, a police search dog was led around the house to inspect parts of the front yard.
Police were called to the disturbance at the home around 3:30 p.m., Friday afternoon.
Upon arrival, officers found the victim suffering from life-threatening injuries.
Police say the man was taken to hospital where he later died.
Neighbours told CTV News they believe the altercation began on the street and ended up in the house where the body was found.
Officers won't release the identity of the victim but Facebook postings made by his wife, Shelly Woods, say the victim's name is Daniel Hanrahan.
Officers won’t release whether the victim and accused knew each other.
Neighbours in the area said they don’t know a lot of information about victim or the suspect, and declined to appear on camera.
The teen was arrested at the scene and is being held in police custody.
He will appear in Truro Provincial Court on Monday, Aug. 21.
With files from CTV Atlantic’s Ron Shaw.
