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Published August 3, 2025

(Update) Two more bodies found in burned home in Bracebridge, suspect still sought

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Ontario Provincial Police say two more bodies have been found in a home gutted by fire in Bracebridge.

This brings the number of individuals found at the residence on Beatrice Town Line Road to three, which is being investigated as a case of murder and arson.

On Friday night, around 8 o'clock, officers were called to the home for reports of gunfire.

When police got there, they found a man who was dead and the house engulfed in flames.

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For several hours, the OPP had a shelter-in-place for residents on the street, which was lifted just before 2:00 a.m. on Saturday.

Police continue their search for 29-year-old Mitchell Gray of Bracebridge, who they say is wanted for murder.

He is white, about 5'8", with light brown hair and facial hair.

Identities of the victims have not been confirmed, and police say that will come after autopsies are done.

"Investigators believe there is no threat to public safety at this time," OPP said in a news release on Sunday afternoon.

Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or visit ontariocrimestoppers.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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