Provincial police have laid a second murder charge against a youth in a fatal fire at a group home in the Kawartha Lakes area last week.
The suspect was arrested after police responding to a report of a disturbance at the youth facility near the village of Oakwood on Friday found it on fire.
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They say one person died in the fire and two others were taken to hospital — where an employee of the youth facility has died.
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The suspect — who can’t be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act — is now charged with two counts of second degree murder and arson causing bodily harm.
The facility is operated by Connor Homes. A spokesperson previously said the other residents have been relocated while the police investigation continues.
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