Man, 29, wanted in connection with death, arson in Bracebridge, police say
The man, 29, who is from Bracebridge, is wanted for murder, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said in a post on X, formerly Twitter. He is described as approximately 5'8" tall, with light brown hair and facial hair, police said.
"He is not believed to pose an immediate threat to others or to public safety," police wrote in the post.
A shelter-in-place was in effect for Bracebridge until 1:45 a.m. on Saturday.
Officers responded to a report of gunfire at approximately 8 p.m. on Beatrice Town Line Road on Friday. When they arrived, they found a dead man and the residence was engulfed in flames, OPP said.
Bracebridge OPP's crime unit is currently investigating.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers.
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