KENORA, Ont. – A 27-year-old man is in custody in connection with a suspicious death at Shoal Lake 39 First Nation.
An investigation was commenced Oct. 12 with members from the Treaty Three Police Service, OPP and OPP Forensic Identification Services under the direction of Detective Darryl Sigouin.
According to police, a post-mortem examination was conducted in Toronto. The victim was identified as 72-year-old Betty Ann Cup of Shoal Lake 39 First Nation.
Shoal Lake 39 First Nation resident Jordan Oustan was arrested and charged with second-degree murder.
The OPP reminds all members of the public to be aware of their personal safety at all times. The OPP's website, www.opp.ca, contains a number of useful resources, tips and links.
If you have any information about this investigation, please contact the Kenora OPP Detachment at 1-807-274-3322 or 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
