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Second Arrest Made as Petrolia Homicide Investigation Continues

Another arrest has been made following the death of a man in Petrolia earlier this spring.

The body of Andrew Chute was found April 14th in a parking lot near the Marthaville Habitat Management Area. Police have described his death as a targeted shooting.

On Tuesday, Lambton OPP arrested 43-year-old James Armstrong of Sarnia and charged him with first degree murder in Chute’s death. Following a court appearance yesterday, the accused has been remanded in custody.

Another Sarnia man was arrested in late April, also charged with first degree murder.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Provincial Police are urging anyone with information to contact the dedicated OPP Tip Line at 1-844-677-9408 or you can email your Tips to OPP.CHUTE.Homicide@opp.ca.