Open in full screen mode The accused was arrested Thursday, and he knew the victim, according to police. (File photo) Radio-Canada Cornwall police have arrested a 29-year-old man, Ronald “Sammy” Payne, following a shooting on September 16 in the area of Vincent Massey Drive. The man was charged with first-degree murder. The accused was arrested Thursday, and he knew the victim, according to police.< /p> I congratulate everyone who participated in this investigation, particularly the detectives in our criminal investigations division, praised the head of the police force, Shawna Spowart. Beyond the shooting, this arrest contributed to restoring a sense of security within our community, she added, specifying that the investigation continues. The police went to a reception establishment on the night of September 16 to 17. There she found a 37-year-old man from Cornwall suffering from a gunshot wound. He later died of his injuries in hospital. The name of the victim has not been released by police.< /p> With information from CBC News
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