Two Niagara Falls Men Wanted in Homicide Investigation
On Thursday, September 17, 2026, at approximately 6:22 PM, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 2 District (Niagara Falls/Niagara-on-the-Lake) uniform officers responded to a business on Lundy’s Lane near Hanan Avenue in the City of Niagara Falls for an assault.
Investigating officers located a male victim without vital signs, however after life-saving efforts by Niagara Emergency Medical Services (NEMS), he was transported to local hospital with serious injuries. 2 District Criminal Investigations Branch (CIB) took carriage of the investigation, and it was determined that the male was assaulted by two suspects who subsequently fled the area. The two suspects were identified, and a search commenced with assistance from the Canine Unit.
On Monday, September 21, 2026, the victim sadly succumbed to his injuries, and the investigation was taken over by the Homicide Unit. The victim has been identified as 37-year-old Matthew MCARA.
31-year-old Brandon FITZGERALD of Niagara Falls is wanted for the following criminal offences:
- 2nd Degree Murder
46-year-old Alexander PICCIRILLO of Niagara Falls is wanted for the following criminal offences:
- 2nd Degree Murder
This is believed to be a targeted incident. Detectives are asking residents and businesses in the area of Lundy’s Lane and Hanan Avenue to review any video surveillance footage and contact police if the suspects are observed.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of FITZGERALD or PICCIRILLO is asked to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service at (905) 688-4111, option 3, extension 1009533.
Members of the community who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477(TIPS). Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to people who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.
NRPS Incident #26-118411
