Kitchener man charged with manslaughter in deadly Waterloo assault

The intersection of King Street North and Young Street in Waterloo, Ont. was photographed on Feb. 12, 2026. (Dan Lauckner/CTV News)

The Waterloo Regional Police Service have charged a 37-year-old Kitchener man with manslaughter in a deadly assault that happened at a business in Waterloo.

Police were called to King Street North near Young Street West on Monday around 12:45 a.m.

When they arrived, officers found an unconscious 62-year-old man with a head injury. The man was taken to hospital with serious injuries and died the next day.

On Thursday, police charged the 37-year-old man with manslaughter. He was held for a bail hearing.

Police believe the assault was an isolated incident and no weapons were used.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is urged to reach out to investigators.