Update 1 – release date: 05 April 2022
** Homicide in M’Chigeeng **
The OPP Criminal Investigation Branch are leading this investigation.
The investigation is fluid and Police are still actively gathering information.
Once all information is confirmed a media release will follow.
For any further questions, please contact:
Provincial Constable Tessa Kasch at Tessa.Kasch@opp.ca
Release Date: 05 April 2022
UCCM Incident number UF22000548
Just after 1:25 am on Tuesday, April 05th, 2022, UCCM Anishnaabe Police were called regarding a shooting at an address on Pine St, in M’Chigeeng First Nation.
When Officers arrived on scene, they located a male who had been shot and began life saving measures. The male was transported to the hospital where he unfortunately succumbed to his injuries.
A vehicle had been observed earlier, in the area of the shooting, by witnesses, relayed this information to OPP Comm Centre. OPP Officers were able to stop this vehicle in Little Current and arrest the occupants.
The victim and accused individuals are not from M’Chigeeng First Nation.
This is believed to be a targeted and isolated incident.
Detectives from UCCM Anishnaabe Police and OPP Criminal Investigation Branch are actively working on this investigation.
This investigation is in the very early stages, police would like to speak with anyone that has direct knowledge of this incident.
If anyone has further information regarding this incident, please contact either UCCM Police at 705-377-7135, or Sudbury Rainbow Crime Stoppers at 705-222- TIPS (8477)/1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or submit an online tip at www.sudburycrimestoppers.com
