Joshua Briere was stabbed to death around 2:30 a.m. on Oct. 22, 2016. (courtesy of Joshua Briere's family) A 27-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the stabbing death of Joshua Briere early Saturday morning

Brandon Ethier was arrested Sunday in hospital where he was being treated for a drug overdose, according to his lawyer, Doug Baum.

He made a brief court appearance Tuesday.

Police were called to 1098 Clyde Ave., near Castle Hill Crescent, around 2:30 a.m. Saturday where a man was found critically injured outside a house.

Briere, 26, was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.