Man charged with 2nd-degree murder following Mayor Avenue incident

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary's major crimes unit has charged a man with murder in relation to an incident last weekon Mayor Avenue in St. John's.

Robert Belbin, 21, of St. John's will appear in court on charges of second-degree murder and breach of release order.

Belbin was previously arrested and charged last May with aggravated assault and robbery in connection with a string of shootings and a stabbing in downtown St. John's.

Police say the suspect was located Friday in the city's west end and was arrested without incident.

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