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OPP finally confirm cause of death for Harrow family

Over two weeks after a family of four was discovered dead in their Harrow home, police have released the cause of death.

Essex County OPP said that Carly Stannard-Walsh, 41; Madison Walsh, 13; and Hunter Walsh, 8; all died from gunshot wounds.

Father Steven Walsh, 42, died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds.

While OPP have not stated it was a murder-suicide, they did confirm this was a case of intimate partner violence.

Police were called to the address on June 20 to check on the well-being of a person at the home, which is when they discovered the bodies.

OPP reiterated that there is no threat to public safety, but the release issued Saturday urged "anyone who is experiencing (intimate partner violence) to contact police or your local Ontario Victim Services branch to develop a safety plan."

Steven Walsh was not included in the family funeral service, which was held on Tuesday.

Police are still requesting anyone with information about the case to contact them at 1-888-310-1122 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477.

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