(St. John’s, NL) August 1, 2024 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) have charged two men and one woman with murder following a homicide in St. John’s on Wednesday (July 31).

On Wednesday (July 31) at 10:39 a.m., RNC Operational Patrol Services responded to a potential weapons offence in the area of Golf Avenue at St. Clare Avenue. On arrival, officers determined that a physical altercation had occurred, and individuals involved had accessed a property on Golf Avenue prior to police arrival. A man was located on the ground in the area and was determined to be deceased. Multiple RNC resources collaborated to contain the area while maintaining continuity of the scene.

Following containment of the property on Golf Avenue, two men and two women exited the property and were taken into custody in connection with the investigation.

The RNC Criminal Investigation Division have charged 50-year-old Jason Wells, 41-year-old Bradley Morrell and 36-year-old Veronica Whalen with second degree murder in connection with the death of a 31-year-old man in St. John’s. The accused individuals will appear in Provincial Court today in relation to the charges.

The RNC continue to seek information in connection with this investigation, and request anyone who witnessed the event, or has video in the area between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, contact the RNC.

Anyone with information to assist is asked to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000. To report anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or visit nlcrimestoppers.com.

The RNC sends sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

Anyone experiencing mental health crisis as a result of this information is encouraged to contact the Mental Health Crisis Line at 811. In a case of an emergency, call 911.

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File # 2024-49772

 

Cst. James. C. Cadigan  #775
Media Relations & Public Communication
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
709-729-8658