The Niagara Regional Police's homicide unit is investigating a sudden death in St. Catharines.
Friday afternoon, police were called to a home near Lakeshore Road and Lake Street, and upon arrival, found two people without vital signs.
One of them, an adult woman, was pronounced dead at the scene, while a man was brought to hospital and treated for his injuries, which are expected to be non-life-threatening.
40-year-old Joshua St. Omer of St Catharines was arrested and charged with second degree murder.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police.
(Written by: Matt Latour)