Update: Police say death in Augusta Township now deemed a homicide

Grenville County OPP say the death of an individual in Augusta Township is now being investigated as a homicide.

Police say they went to residence on County Road 26 just before 3:30 p.m. on July 8 where one person was found dead.

They now say the death has been deemed a homicide.

Investigators say they believe this to be an isolated incident with no signs of a broader threat.

The Grenville County OPP Crime Unit is conducting the investigation, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in collaboration with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

Assistance is being provided by the OPP’s Canine Unit, Emergency Response Team, Forensic Identification Services and the East Region Community Street Crime Unit.

Anyone with information on the investigation is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

Casey Kenny
Casey Kenny
A graduate of the Broadcast Journalism Program at Loyalist College, Casey has worked in newsrooms across the country for 20 years. Stops along his radio adventure include Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, North Bay, Stratford and now Kemptville. Casey is also a veteran play-by-play announcer and is the Voice of the Kemptville 73's Hockey Team. A proud uncle of eight nieces and nephews, Casey is happy to call Kemptville home now.

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