Body was Located it is now a Fatal Fire Investigation

 (LEAMINGTON, ON) – On Friday, July 8, 2022, at approximately 11:52 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Leamington Detachment and Leamington Fire Department responded to a fire located in the 300 block of Erie Street South in the Municipality of Leamington.

Investigation revealed a body was located inside the residence that was damaged by the fire.

Essex County OPP Crime Unit and OPP Forensic Identification Services (FIS) is assisting the Office of the Chief Coroner and members from the office of the Ontario Fire Marshall (OFM) who are continuing to investigate this incident.

Essex County OPP is requesting anyone who was in the area of Erie Street South and Robson Road between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. on Friday July 8 and who may have witnessed anything or have dashcam or security camera footage to call the Essex County OPP Crime Unit at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

As the investigation is ongoing, there will be a continued police presence in the area. Further updates will be provided when new information becomes available.

Photo by Mike Gosselin