SIU Investigating Death of Man in Tyendinaga Township
The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 66-year-old man this morning in Tyendinaga Township.
Preliminary information suggests the following:
- At approximately 9:35 a.m., Ontario Provincial Police officers received a 911 call about a man in mental distress at a residence on Enright Road.
- Officers responded and attempted to communicate with the man.
- The man was located outside the residence with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Three investigators and one forensic investigator have been assigned to the case.
The SIU is urging anyone who may have information about this investigation, including video or photos, to contact the lead investigator at 1-800-787-8529 or online at: https://siu.on.ca/en/appeals.php
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