The search is on for a man accused of murder in Chatham.
Police said they're looking for 26-year-old Kyle Samko, who is alleged to have killed a 35-year-old Chatham man on Thursday afternoon. Police said an altercation involving several men took place on St. George Street near Park Avenue East in Chatham around 4 p.m. on Thursday. Investigators added all of the men involved knew each other.
The victim was seriously hurt and succumbed to his injuries at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.
Samko (pictured above) is wanted for First Degree Murder.
St. George Street between Park Avenue East and St. Patrick Street remains closed as members of the Major Crime Unit and Forensic Identification Unit continue their investigation.
Police noted this is was an isolated incident and public safety is not at risk.
The victim's identity, the cause of death, and the motive have not yet been made public.
It's the second murder of the year in Chatham-Kent.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Cole Abbott at colea@chatham-kent.ca or at 519-380-6024. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.