OPP cruiser. File photo by Blackburn News.OPP cruiser. File photo by Blackburn News.
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Teen's death ruled a homicide

The death of a 17-year-old who died in hospital after a disturbance on the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation has been ruled a homicide.

Police and emergency crews were called to a disturbance at a home on Switzer Drive on June 27, 2021. Two people were taken to hospital, where one was pronounced dead.

The victim has been identified as Wayne Donald Grosbeck, 17, of the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation.

The Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police said no other details are being released at this time.

They are asking for help in their investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Middlesex OPP tip line at 1-844-525-8477 or email your information to [email protected]. Anonymous tips can be called in to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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