Police say a 17-year-old has been arrested after three people were found dead at a Brockville, Ont., residence on Thursday.
According to a news release from police, officers responded to a 911 call reporting the deaths at a home on Cartier Court at approximately 11:30 a.m. Officers considered the deaths suspicious based on evidence at the scene.
Police say they received additional information that led them to a separate address on the outskirts of the city.
“A 17-year-old, Brockville youth believed to be connected to this incident was located at that address and taken into custody for three counts of first-degree murder and assaulting a police officer,” police said.
Police say the incident was not random and the accused and the victims were known to one another.
“This investigation is sensitive and complex. We recognize the profound impact this incident has on the families, loved ones, and the community,” police wrote.
“We respectfully ask for the public’s patience as investigators continue their work, and we encourage empathy for those most directly impacted.”
The youth will appear for a bail hearing on Friday. Their identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
No other information has been released at this time.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
