Man charged with manslaughter over a year later

    Thursday, 25 May 2023 16:05

    By Tonya Organ

    Police say a 71 year old man died on March 3, 2022

    RNC have confirmed a 53 year old man is now facing charges in connection with a death in the capital city over a year ago. A 71 year old man died on March 3rd of last year.  Police were called to a home around 8 o'clock that night to a sudden death. Officers determined the man was involved in an altercation with the 53 year old earlier that day. Desmond Downey has been charged with manslaughter after a ruling from the Chief Medical Examiner saying the man's death was a homicide.

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