Kurt McKechnie identified as man shot and killed in Cambridge

The man shot and killed in Cambridge on Jan. 31 has been identified as 56-year-old Kurt McKechnie.

Police say a post-mortem determined he died from gunshot wounds.

McKechnie's death is Waterloo region's first homicide of 2019.

Police were called to a residence on Southwood Drive in Cambridge around 6:25 a.m. on Jan. 31. When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from serious injuries. He was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Police continue to investigate and are looking to speak with neighbours and witnesses.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777 ext. 8309 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.