SUSPICIOUS DEATH INVESTIGATION

(Fort Hope, ON) – Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding a sudden death in Fort Hope First Nation.

Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service working out of the Fort Hope First Nation detachment received a call for service about an adult male who was brought to the community nursing station and pronounced deceased there in the evening hours of Monday, Sept. 1.

Members of the NAPS Crime Unit are now involved with the continued investigation, and are receiving assistance from the Coroner’s Office and the OPP.

As a result of continued investigation, an adult male suspect was identified, located and arrested without incident on Tuesday, Sept. 2.  Charges are pending.

The investigation remains ongoing, and there is no known ongoing threat to public safety in relation to this investigation.

No further details are available at this time. Additional information will be provided when it becomes available.