Latest news with #AnitaGray
National Post
5 days ago
- National Post
Ontario cottage country murder and arson suspect confirmed dead
Mitchell Gray, the 29-year-old man wanted in connection with a shooting and fire in Ontario's cottage country that triggered a shelter-in-place order and police hunt, has been confirmed dead. Article content Gray's body was one of two bodies found inside a home that was set on fire last Friday near the town of Bracebridge, Ont. Article content Article content He died from smoke inhalation, according to a post-mortem examination by the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. Article content Article content The second body has been confirmed as 59-year-old Anita Gray, who died from a gunshot wound, according to a police statement issued late Wednesday. Article content Article content Police also confirmed the identity of a man found shot dead in the driveway, 60-year-old Paul Gray. Article content Police did not provide details on their relationships, however, local media are reporting the victims are Mitchell Gray's parents. Article content Police responded to shots fired at the family's home shortly after 8 p.m. Friday. When they arrived, one man was found dead outside and the residence in flames. Two more bodies were later located inside. Article content Police issued a shelter-in-place order, alerting local residents they were responding to an incident involving 'a potentially armed individual in distress.' Article content The advisory was lifted just before 2 a.m. Saturday. Police said that although Gray hadn't been located, he wasn't believed to pose a threat to public safety because the individuals involved were known to each other. Article content Police issued a wanted bulletin. As of Tuesday afternoon, Ontario Provincial Police said they were still searching for Gray. 'He remains outstanding,' an OPP spokesperson told National Post. 'We ask that anyone with information about the incident or his whereabouts to contact police or Crime Stoppers.' Article content Article content Police told that they suspected the bodies inside the fire-gutted home were son and mother but still they searched for Gray. Article content 'You're always never quite sure,' police said. Article content
Toronto Sun
6 days ago
- Toronto Sun
Son sought for murdering parents found dead inside Bracebridge home
An OPP shoulder badge. Photo by Derek Baldwin / Postmedia Network The OPP says the man wanted in connection with an ongoing death and arson probe in Bracebridge has been confirmed dead. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Cops say on Friday around 8 p.m. they responded to a report of gunfire at a Beatrice Town Line Road residence and found a man's body and the home in flames. Police say that the dead man was identified as Paul Gray, 60, of Bracebridge, and a gunshot wound caused his death. A suspect search was initiated and police issued a shelter-in-place order that was lifted by around 1:45 a.m. on Saturday. Following further investigation, two additional bodies were located in the residence: One was identified as Mitchell Gray, 29, of Bracebridge, who was wanted for murder. His cause of death was determined to be smoke inhalation. The identity of the other individual was confirmed as Anita Gray, 59, of Bracebridge, and her cause of death was determined to be a gunshot wound. Police confirmed Mitchell was the son of Paul and Anita Gray. Editorial Cartoons World Canada Celebrity Columnists
