Police in Brockville have arrested a 17-year-old following the discovery of three bodies inside a residence in what investigators are calling a deeply sensitive and complex homicide case.
According to authorities, officers responded to a 911 emergency call at approximately 11:30 a.m. Thursday at a home located on Cartier Court. Upon arrival, police found three deceased individuals inside the residence and immediately classified the deaths as suspicious based on evidence gathered at the scene.
Investigators later received additional information that directed them to another property on the outskirts of Brockville. Police say a 17-year-old suspect connected to the incident was located at that address and taken into custody.
The teenager has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder as well as assaulting a police officer. Due to Canada’s Youth Criminal Justice Act, the identity of the accused cannot be publicly released.
Authorities confirmed that the incident was not random and stated that the victims and the accused were known to one another.
In a statement, police described the investigation as “sensitive and complex” while acknowledging the emotional impact the tragedy has had on the victims’ families, loved ones, and the wider community.
Officials are urging the public to remain patient as detectives continue their investigation and gather more evidence connected to the case.
The accused appeared for a bail hearing on Friday. No further details about the victims or circumstances surrounding the deaths have been released.