Second suspect arrested in homicide investigation

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE

Case #: 26-17372

Second suspect arrested in homicide investigation

The Windsor Police Service has charged a second man with first-degree murder in connection with last week’s homicide.

On February 19, 2026, a 44-year-old man was found unresponsive in the parking lot of Windsor Regional Hospital’s Metropolitan Campus. Despite lifesaving efforts, the victim was pronounced deceased. The following day, Brandon Gerald Leigh, 31, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder.

Through  investigation, members of the Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit have since identified a second suspect.

Shortly before 9 p.m. on February 24, 2026, members of the Windsor Police Problem-Oriented Policing (POP) Unit arrested  Robert Joseph Labrecque, 25, in the 500 block of Windsor Avenue on outstanding warrants for breaching his probation. 

While in custody, Labrecque was also charged with first-degree murder.

Investigators have determined that the suspects and the victim were known to one another, and the incident is believed to be isolated.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.