Photo of James Willits provided by London police.Photo of James Willits provided by London police.
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Charges Laid In London's First Murder of 2015

London police have charged one man with second degree murder and continue to search for another in connection to the death of 29-year-old James Willits.

Willits died in hospital as a result of a head injury after being beaten at a Baseline Rd. W. apartment yesterday morning.

Ronald Travis Chrisjohn, 30, was initially arrested yesterday and has now been formally charged with second degree murder.

Police are searching for Steven Barry Antone, 22, of London. He is wanted for second degree murder and robbery.

Antone is described as being of First Nations descent; 5'9" tall, weighing 150lbs, with short brown hair and brown eyes. He was clean shaven at the time of the murder and is pictured here.

Steven Antone is wanted by London Police for second degree murder in the death of James Willits Steven Antone is wanted by London Police for second degree murder in the death of James Willits

Antone is considered to be dangerous. If you spot Antone do not approach him. Anyone with information about where he may be is asked to contact police or CrimeStoppers.

Police are investigating the involvement of a third man, who has yet to be identified by investigators. All involved in the murder are known to each other.

An autopsy on James Willits is scheduled for take place tomorrow at the London Health Sciences Centre to determine Willits' cause of death. The investigation is ongoing.

James Willits and daughter Veah. Photo by Kris Williams. James Willits and daughter Veah. Photo by Kris Williams.

James Willits and girlfriend Kris Williams. Photo by Kris Williams. James Willits and girlfriend Kris Williams. Photo by Kris Williams.

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