NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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Detectives have confirmed that 22-year-old Tineisha Chatwin died as the result of a gunshot wound.
Further investigation has led to the identification and arrest of a suspect in relation to Tineisha’s death.
21-year-old Elvis Berisha of St. Catharines was arrested on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, and is facing the following charge:
- First-degree murder
Berisha is currently being held in custody pending a video bail hearing on Wednesday June 30, 2021 at the Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse in the City of St. Catharines
Detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service Homicide Unit are strongly encouraging anyone with information to contact them at (905) 688-4111 ext 1009104 or CrimeStoppers at 1 (800) 222-TIPS (8477).
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