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Second-degree murder charge after man found dead in Guelph apartment

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A 25-year-old man is charged with second-degree murder after a man was found dead in his Guelph apartment Tuesday afternoon.

Guelph police said officers were called to the apartment on Woolwich Street near Speedvale Avenue to check the well-being of a tenant.

A 51-year-old man was found unresponsive and was later pronounced dead.

After a post-mortem examination, the death was ruled a homicide.

Police said the accused has no fixed address and was already in custody on unrelated matters.

Police said there is no ongoing threat to safety.

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