The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is conducting a homicide investigation following a barricaded person incident in the Town of Huntsville.
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 province’s 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.
Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to call Huntsville OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or you may submit your tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com.