Waterford hospital patient charged with murder of another patient

    Tuesday, 24 December 2024 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    A 66 year old male patient was taken to hospital after an assault with a weapon and has passed away since the event on December 19th.  

    A 30 year old man who was a patient at the Waterford hospital in St. John’s is now facing an upgraded charge of murder. A 66 year old male patient was taken to hospital after an assault with a weapon and has passed away since the event on December 19th.  

    The investigation remains active, and the RNC asks anyone with information that may assist in the investigation to contact 709-729-8000. To report anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

              

     

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