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Man charged with second degree murder in July 12 stabbing allegedly assaulted police officer while in custody

Thompson RCMP is investigating a homicide that occurred earlier this week.

 

On July 12 at around 8 p.m., police received a call of a stabbing on Waterloo Avenue.

 

The 60-year-old victim was taken to hospital for treatment, but later succumbed to his injuries.

 

44-year-old  Peter Lysohirka was taken into custody and charged with Second Degree Murder. While in custody, RCMP say Lysohirka assaulted a police officer in the cell area of the Thompson Detachment, and was also charged with Assaulting a Peace Officer.

 

The suspect was to appear in court today.

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