Stratford Police Service has revealed the identity of a homicide victim and her alleged killer.
On October 15 at 5 a.m., police and Perth County Paramedic Services arrived at a residence on Ontario Street in Stratford.
Inside the home, officers located a 35-year-old female who was unresponsive and suffering from a gunshot wound. The woman was taken to Stratford General Hospital, where she later died from her injury. The victim has been identified as Kassidy Ballantyne-Holmes.
Police arrested 41-year-old Keith Savile at the scene and subsequently charged him with second degree murder, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, unauthorized possession of a firearm and weapons trafficking and manufacturing.
Savile was remanded into custody with an upcoming bail hearing on October 17.
Stratford Police Service continues to investigate this incident. Anyone who may have relevant information is asked to contact Stratford Police Service or Crime Stoppers.