Sierre VS 57-year-old dies after family dispute - man arrested
A homicide occurred in Sierre VS on Monday evening. A man was stabbed to death.
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- On Monday evening, a violent crime occurred within a family in Sierre VS.
- One man was killed.
- The suspected perpetrator has been arrested.
On Monday evening, a violent crime occurred within a family in Sierre VS. One man died as a result.
The initial investigation revealed that an argument may have triggered the violence, according to the Valais cantonal police. The victim was injured with a stabbing weapon and died at the scene of the altercation.
The victim is a 57-year-old Swiss national. The alleged perpetrator, a 39-year-old Swiss national, was arrested and detained by order of the public prosecutor's office.
The latter has initiated an investigation in cooperation with the cantonal police. The presumption of innocence applies until a final conviction is handed down.
No further information will be released for the time being.