Officers from the Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau are investigating the eighth homicide of 2015, which has claimed the life of a 49 year-old Mississauga man.

On Saturday, August 1, 2015, at approximately 1:30 a.m.., Peel Regional Police responded to a report of an unconscious male at an apartment on Roche Court, Mississauga.  Officers arrived to find a male party without vital signs.  He was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

The victim has been identified as Wayne CROFT, a 49 year-old resident of Mississauga.

Charles CROFT, the 46 year-old half-brother of the victim, has been arrested and charged with Second Degree Murder.  Charles CROFTappeared at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton on Saturday, August 1, 2015, for a Bail Hearing.

Anyone with information in relation to this investigation is asked to call investigators with the Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau at (905) 453-2121, ext. 3205.  Anonymous information may also be submitted to Peel Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by visitingwww.peelcrimestoppers.ca, or by texting “PEEL”, followed by your tip, to CRIMES (274637).