As a result of continued investigation into an alleged homicide, Belleville police say they’ve laid a second-degree murder charge.
In an update Wednesday, May 22, the Belleville Police Service (BPS) said Tyler Donnelly, 30, of Belleville, was charged with second-degree murder. The accused was remanded into custody, added police.
This charge has not been proven in court.
On Wednesday, police identified a female victim as 26-year-old Shannan Leigh Hickey, of Belleville. Police said the victim’s family gave permission to BPS to release her name.
Initially, police reported making an arrest on Tuesday, May 21 for first-degree murder based on their initial investigation and observations by uniform patrol – however, police said the accused was not formally charged.
The accused was transported earlier to Kingston General Hospital for medical treatment, and remained in police custody at the hospital, according to police reports.
The second-degree murder charge was laid as members of the criminal investigative division continue their investigation, said police on Wednesday.
No other charges have been laid.
The criminal investigative division, with help from forensic identification services, continue to investigate the incident, said BPS.
As previously reported, police said they responded to a report of a homicide at a Hastings Park Drive residence at about 1:28 a.m. on Tuesday.
Upon arrival, police said they found a 26-year-old female deceased and a 30-year-old male who had lacerations to his wrists. Both parties were located inside the residence.
According to initial reports, the accused and victim were in a previous intimate partner relationship; however, they remained living in the same residence, said police on Wednesday.
Police have released no other details.
BPS had asked earlier that any witnesses or anyone with information about the investigation email BPS at bps.tips@bellevilleps.ca or call Quinte Crime Stoppers.
