Kyle Samko charged with first degree murder in relation to a Chatham homicide

Chatham Kent police responded to a disturbance on St. George Street in Chatham on June 3rd. According to reports an altercation broke out between several men, resulting in the death of a 35 year-old man. Police have not released the identity of the victim or cause of death.

On June 5th police arrested 26-year-old Kyle Samko in Sarnia and charged him with first degree murder.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Cole Abbott at colea@chatham-kent.ca or 519-380-6024.