The person wanted in connection with an ongoing death and arson investigation in Bracebridge has been confirmed dead by the OPP.
On Aug. 1, Bracebridge OPP officers responded to a report of gunfire at a residence on Beatrice Town Line Rd., around 8 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers found a dead body and the residence fully engulfed in flames. Police have identified the deceased as 60-year-old Paul Gray, stating a gunshot wound was determined to be the cause of death.
Further investigation led to the discovery of two additional dead bodies within the residence.
Following a postmortem examination, the OPP says the second deceased was confirmed to be 59-year-old Anita Gray. A gunshot wound was also determined to be the cause of death.
The OPP says third dead body was determined to be 29-year-old Mitchell Gray, who was wanted for murder. His cause of death was determined to be smoke inhalation.
An OPP investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information in relation to this investigation is urged to contact police at 1-800-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
