Owen Sound police headquarters. Photo courtesy Owen Sound Police/X.Owen Sound police headquarters. Photo courtesy Owen Sound Police/X.
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Owen Sound Police investigating murder, one person charged

The Owen Sound Police Service has charged a 30-year-old local man with second degree murder following a "violent incident" on Friday.

According to police, in the early morning hours of November 13, officers and local EMS responded to the incident that occurred in the 700 block of 2nd Avenue East in Owen Sound. 

A 36-year-old male, who was transported to Brightshores hospital, has been pronounced deceased. An investigation by police led to the arrest of a 30-year-old Owen Sound man, who has been charged with second-degree murder and is scheduled to appear in bail court on Saturday.

There is no ongoing threat to public safety, and the investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact Owen Sound Police Service.

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