Arrests in Fort Erie Murder Investigation

Sunday, 13 June 2021 09:09

By Tami Jeanneret

Two men now in police custody

Police announcing they have arrested 29 year old Tristan Skelton and 29 year old Andrew Blais, both from Fort Erie after a body of a man was found in a home on Mathewson Avenue Wednesday night.

The two suspects are both charged with second degree murder.

Police have not released the identity of the victim.

But family members tell the Niagara Falls Review the victim is 54 year old Leonard Aquilina.

Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at (905) 688-4111 ext. 1009451.

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Arrests in Fort Erie Murder Investigation

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