Man arrested following homicide of 34-year-old Kingston resident

A Kingston Police vehicle in Kingston, Ont.

Police say one man has been arrested in connection to the homicide of a 34-year-old Kingston resident, who died in hospital on Tuesday.

According to a media release from Kingston Police, an unidentified male patient was taken to the Kingston General Hospital on the evening of Dec. 30, having suffered injuries in an assault that took place at a residence in the 2600-block of Princess Street.

The patient died from their injuries and an investigation revealed their identity to be 34-year-old Jayme Shawn Syring.

Police launched a murder investigation and on Thursday, officers arrested a 51-year-old man from Kingston in connection to the incident. The individual is scheduled to appear in bail court on Friday.

Police say the investigation is ongoing and they do not believe there is any risk to public safety.

Anyone with information that could assist in the investigation is asked to contact either detective constable Anthony Hampton at 613-549-4660 ext. 6438 or [e-mail], or detective sergeant Joel Fisher at 613-549-4660 ext. 6338 or [e-mail]. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers.

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