Murder Update: Police Seeking Public Assistance

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Police are seeking public assistance in relation to a homicide investigation in Central Huron. 

Investigators are looking to speak with anyone who was in the area of Holmesville Public School on Cut Line Road between 12:00 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. on July 2, 2024. Motorists who travelled through the area during this time are also asked to check their dashcams for any footage that may assist with the investigation.

On July 2, 2024, at 4:18 p.m., members of the Huron County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and emergency services responded to a Cut Line Road address between Parr Line and Tipperary Line, where a youth was located, transported to hospital, and later pronounced deceased.

The investigation continues by the Huron County OPP Crime Unit under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance from OPP Forensic Identification Services and in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Huron County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a secure web-tip at ontariocrimestoppers.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.