Victim and suspect identified in fatal Stratford shooting

The woman who was fatally shot Tuesday at a Stratford home has been identified as Kassidy Ballantyne-Holmes.

According to Stratford police, the 35-year-old man was found unconscious at an address on Ontario Street around 5 a.m.

Ballantyne-Holmes was taken to Stratford General Hospital with a gunshot wound and later died from her injuries.

Police said they arrested a 41-year-old man at the Ontario Street home.

Keith Savile was charged with second-degree murder, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, unauthorized possession of a firearm, and weapons trafficking and manufacturing.

Stratford Police Department vehicles and officers are seen outside a home on October 15, 2024. (Jeff Pickel/CTV News)

His bail hearing is scheduled for October 17.

Stratford police said they continue to actively investigate the shooting.

They shared no further details about what led to the incident or the second-degree murder charge.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Stratford police at 519-271-4141 ext. 21.8116. Anonymous tips can also be shared with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www. p3tips.com.