Police have arrested the suspect in connection with the Albert Street West homicide investigation.
Jared Scott, 27, was found after officers responded to an unrelated call for service in the 0-100 block of Grandview Avenue on Dec. 17 around 3 a.m., police say.
Scott is now facing multiple charges, including second degree murder and weapon possession.
Full text of a news release from the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service follows below:
On Dec. 17, 2022, officers with Patrol Services arrested 27-year-old Jared Scott in connection with the Albert Street West homicide investigation.
Around 3 a.m., officers responded to an unrelated call for service in the 0-100 block of Grandview Avenue. Upon responding, officers located the accused, and they were arrested on the strength of a warrant for second degree murder and other offences.
The accused is charged with:
- Second degree murder
- Possession of dangerous weapons
- Possession of loaded firearm
- Pointing firearm
- Careless use of a firearm
- Carry concealed weapon
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Possession of a firearm knowing possession is unauthorized
- Fail to comply with condition of an undertaking
- Fail to comply with condition of Judicial Release Order
The accused was held in custody pending a WASH court appearance.
The investigation is ongoing.