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The 26-year-old man wanted by Saskatoon police in connection with the city’s first homicide of 2018 was arrested in the Massey Place neighbourhood.

An arrest warrant had been issued for Brandin Cole Brick, 26, in connection with the death of James Chaisson, who was pronounced dead at the scene on Wednesday around 4:30 a.m. in the area of Avenue P South between 21st and 22nd Streets. Police had initially responded to a report about an injured man.

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According to police, officers responded around 5 p.m. Saturday to the 1000 block of Matheson Drive, where Brick was taken into custody without incident. Brick, according to police in their news release the day after the homicide, was considered dangerous and likely armed.

The homicide victim was identified by a friend as James Chaisson, 28.

On Sunday, Saskatoon police said on Twitter that Brick was facing charges of first-degree murder, kidnapping, possession of a firearm while prohibited and breach of recognizance. He is scheduled to make his first court appearance Tuesday.