(SMITHS FALLS, ON) On Sunday April 2, 2017, at approximately 3:19 a.m., the Tyendinaga Police Service received a 911 call from a person regarding a male being injured at a residence on Deserontyon Drive, Tyendinaga-Mohawk First Nation Territory.
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was contacted and a joint investigation was commenced under the direction of Detective Inspector Rob Matthews of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) that involves officers from the Tyendinaga Police Service, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Napanee Detachment and the Napanee OPP Crime Unit. Specialized units from the OPP also assisting include the Forensic Identification Services Unit (FISU), the Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU) and the Emergency Response Team (ERT).
Ken Ferrill, a 43-year old male from the Tyendinaga Mohawk First Nation Territory, was transported to hospital where he was pronounced deceased. A post mortem examination has been scheduled for Monday April 3rd, 2017 at the Ottawa Hospital.
A 25-year old adult male was arrested earlier today in regards to this incident and is currently in custody.
Further details will only be provided as they become available.
Police are asking that if anyone has any information in regards to this investigation, to please contact the Napanee OPP at 613-354-3369 during business hours or the OPP Provincial Communications Centre at 1-888-310-1122.
If you wish to provide information, but want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime-Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
