Five Dead After Shooting Rampage in Sault Ste. Marie

Tuesday, 24 October 2023 13:17

By Linda Morgan

Gunman among the dead

Five person are dead and a sixth injured after a shooting rampage in Sault Ste. Marie.

Police say a case of intimate partner violence escalated into shootings at two homes last night.

Around 10:20 p.m., the body of a 41 year old was found after police responded to a break and enter call.

About ten minutes later, officers received another call for someone with a weapon at a home.

When police arrived to the second house, three children were found dead, and a 45 year old was injured.

The children were six, seven and 12 years old.

Police also found the 44 year old shooter, who appeared to have been killed by a self-inflicted gunshot.

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