Youth charged with murder in death near Clinton Ont.

Murder near Clinton sees youth charged Huron County OPP say they have charged a youth with first degree murder -- in connection with a suspicious death in Holmesville Tuesday.

Police in Huron County are currently overseeing a death investigation.

Around 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, emergency services responded to an address on Cut Line Road between Parr Line and Tipperary Line in Central Huron.

According to police, a person was found and taken to hospital where they were pronounced deceased – this afternoon, Huron OPP confirmed that they have charged a youth with first degree murder.

Residents in the area can expect to see a large police presence, which will continue into the evening. This includes, the Criminal Investigation Branch, Forensic Identification Services and the Chief Coroner.

holmesville - death - july 2024 Huron County OPP are investigating a death in Holmesville, Ont. July 3, 2024. (Bailey Shakyaver/CTV News London)

**Update** Huron Death Investigation

Huron County OPP has arrested and charged a youth with first degree murder in connection with the Central Huron death investigation. The individual appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice today.

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