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Murder Victim Identified

Photo courtesy of McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre.

Chatham-Kent Police have now officially released the identity of a man murdered in Chatham a week ago.

35-year-old Manuel DaSilva died following a fight between several men on St George Street on June 3rd. Authorities say all of the men involved knew one another.

26-year-old Kyle Samko of Sarnia has been charged with first degree murder and made an appearance in court today.

A private service for da Silva was held in Sarnia earlier this week.

Meantime, the Major Crime Unit continues to investigate.