Police identify man killed in downtown Sudbury stabbing Wednesday
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Greater Sudbury Police have identified a man who was stabbed and later died of his injuries after an altercation in the city's downtown on Wednesday afternoon.
Police said in a press release that Jeffery Drysdale, 39, was killed after he got into an altercation with a 24-year-old man and was stabbed.
Police have not yet identified the 24-year-old man but said he has now been charged with first-degree murder, assault and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
The man was originally charged with second-degree murder.
He is scheduled to appear in bail court on Dec. 16.
Police said both individuals were not homeless, nor were they tied to people living in a tent encampment in Memorial Park.
"We recognize and understand the ongoing concerns regarding the perception of public safety and visibility of crime in the downtown core," police said in a press release.
"Through our downtown strategy and working in collaboration with our community partners, we are committed to addressing the issues and concerns associated to our downtown."
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