Niagara Falls man arrested in homicide investigation, one man outstanding

Police say one of the two Niagara Falls men wanted for a homicide last Thursday has been arrested.

Officers were called to a business on Lundy’s Lane shortly before 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 17 for a report of an assault.

Investigating officers found a man without vital signs. After life-saving efforts by Niagara paramedics, he was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.

He died on Sept. 21 and has been identified as 37-year-old Matthew McAra.

Investigators determined that McAra was assaulted by two suspects who fled the area. The pair were identified, and a search started with help from the police canine unit.

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Alexander Piccirillo, 46, was arrested for second degree murder in Niagara Falls Tuesday afternoon.

Homicide investigators are still looking for 31-year-old Brandon Fitzgerald, who is wanted for second-degree murder.

Detectives are asking residents and businesses in the area of Lundy’s Lane and Hanan Avenue to review any video surveillance footage.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Fitzgerald is asked to contact Niagara police at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009533.

Anonymous tips can be made online to Crime Stoppers of Niagara or by calling 1-800-222-8477(TIPS).

Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to people who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.

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