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Man charged with second-degree murder in death of 22-year-old woman in Newmarket, Ont

NEWMARKET, Ont. — A 23-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of a woman in Newmarket, Ont., north of Toronto.

Police say an 18-year-old man has also been charged with being an accessory after the fact.

York Regional police say they were called to a home in the early hours of July 29 on reports of an injured person.

They say officers found a 22-year-old woman, who later died in hospital.

Police say an autopsy determined she died from a gunshot wound.

They say the 18-year-old suspect was arrested and charged on Aug 11, while the 23-year-old was arrested and charged today.

Both also face weapons charges.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 9, 2022.

The Canadian Press


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