Police say two ladies had been the victims of a double murder in Courtice, Ontario close to Oshawa this afternoon (Oct. 1).
A toddler discovered contained in the residence was not harmed.
A person has been taken into custody.
The names of the ladies haven’t been launched.
In accordance with data launched late within the day, officers had been known as to a house on Moulton Court docket round 1:10 p.m. The neighbourhood is simply north of Freeway 401 off of Nash Highway simply east of Oshawa.
Upon arriving on the scene, police found the 2 ladies who displayed apparent indicators of trauma. Police haven’t indicated how they died.
A 33-year-old male was arrested on the scene with out incident.
Members of the Forensic Investigative Providers and Murder Unit stay on the scene and are anticipated to be there for a while.
“Our thoughts are with the families who have been impacted by this tragedy and we will provide further information as it becomes available,” stated Durham police.
Anybody with cellphone, dashcam, surveillance footage, or details about this incident is requested to contact Det. Dorego of the Murder Unit at 905-579-1520, ext. 5319.
Nameless data may be despatched to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 and tipsters could also be eligible for a $2,000 money reward.
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