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Arrest made in connection to Manitoulin Island murder

According to the Manitoulin OPP, another arrest has been made in connection to an ongoing murder investigation on Manitoulin Island.

Constable Jessica Gilbertson says OPP has made another arrest in their continuing investigation into the shooting death of Brandon Brooks who died in the April 5, 2022 shooting incident on M’Chigeeng First Nation.

She says earlier this week a 31-year-old man from M’Chigeeng First Nation was arrested and charged with first degree murder, adding he has been remanded into custody.

She adds five people, all from southern Ontario, a 20-year-old from Newmarket, a 20-year-old from Brampton, a 21-year-old from Brampton, a 26-year-old from Markham and a 30-year-old from Scarborough, were also charged with first degree murder last April.

Gilbertson adds the investigation is ongoing and anyone who has any information can contact police or anonymously through Rainbow Crimestoppers.

Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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