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Ontario Provincial Police have been investigating in Harrow since Thursday, June 20.
Photo: Radio-Canada / Dalson Chen
Posted at 10:19 a.m. EDTUpdated at 2:27 p.m. EDT
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating the discovery of four bodies at a home in Harrow, southwestern Ontario.
A mother, a father and their two children are the people found dead according to the mayor of the town of Essex, which includes the community of Harrow, indicates the Canadian Press. The impact is felt throughout the community, according to the mayor.
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The mayor of Essex speaks of difficult times for the residents of her city, especially since the circumstances surrounding the deaths of the four people are still unknown.
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At a press briefing, Sherry Bondy paid tribute to the mother who was involved in the local soccer organization and in a youth center. She announced that the city’s flags were being lowered to half-mast in honor of the deceased.
Ongoing investigation
Police were called to a home on Route 13 around 1:30 p.m. Thursday. There PPO said it was unable to confirm the causes of death and the identity of the deceased.
There is no imminent danger to public safety at this time, according to the PPO. Without qualifying the incident as criminal, the PPO confirmed there was enough evidence for the Criminal Investigation Unit to lead the investigation.
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A strong police presence and various investigation units on the property where four bodies were found.
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Autopsies will be performed at the Forensic Sciences Center in London. A strong police presence is expected at Harrow over the next few days, always according to the PPO.
With information from the Canadian Press.
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