3 Deceased In Huntsville
Source: OPP
Date: Tue Oct 29 04:06:24 MST 2024
On October 25, 2024, shortly before 9:00 p.m., officers of the Huntsville OPP responded to a barricaded person incident after receiving a report of a shooting at a residence on Highview Drive. Roads in the surrounding area were closed to ensure public safety.
Three individuals, including the armed individual, were located deceased.
There is no threat to public safety. However, residents in the area of Highview Drive should expect to see a large police presence throughout the weekend.
The investigation is ongoing by the Muskoka Crime Unit under the direction of the Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance from the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit, Central Region Emergency Response Team and Canine Unit, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.
As a result of the officers interaction with the barricaded person, the OPP has notified the provinces Special Investigations Unit (SIU) which has invoked its mandate. As a result, the OPP will not be able to provide any further information. Any other inquiries should be directed to SIU Communications at (416) 622-2342.