OPP investigating a shooting that happened in Bracebridge on July 27 confirms a second person has died.
Around 2 p.m. that day, police responded to reports of gunshots on Stoneleigh Road. Two people were found at the scene with apparent gunshot wounds. A man was pronounced dead at the scene and a female was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries, where she has since died of her injuries.
The victims have been identified as 56-year-old James Williamson and 52-year-old Melisa Burton, both of Niagara Falls.
Investigators believe this is an isolated incident and there are no concerns for public safety.
The Bracebridge OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bracebridge OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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