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OPP probe death of 4 adults near Burk's Falls

OPP say there is no imminent threat to public safety
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NEWS RELEASE
NORTHEASTERN REGION OPP
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On Feb, 23, at approximately 7:30 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Almaguin Highlands Detachment responded to a 911 call for assistance on Starratt Road in Ryerson Township, Ontario.

Police located four adults at the scene; two male and two female. All were deceased with obvious signs of trauma. The identity of the victims is still being confirmed.

A criminal investigation is ongoing with members of the OPP North East Region Crime Prevention and Criminal Investigations Unit, OPP Forensic Identification Services, Emergency Response Team and OPP Canine Unit, under the direction of Detective Inspector Martin Graham of the Criminal Investigation Branch.

The OPP advises there is no imminent threat to public safety.

More information will be released as it becomes available.

Any person with information regarding this incident should immediately contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or their nearest police authority.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at www.tipsubmit.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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