Man charged with murder in connection with deaths of 2 people in Collingwood

A man has been charged with murder in connection with an investigation into the deaths of two people in Collingwood, police say.

According to the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains OPP, on Jan. 22 at around 1:30 a.m., an altercation took place at a residence on Georgian Blue, formerly known as Matthew Way.

Police believe a third person accompanied the two deceased individuals to the location. Officers say the third person fled the scene and has not been identified.

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Officers have now identified the two deceased as 52-year-old Dean Copkov and 42-year-old Donovan Bass, both from Wasaga Beach.

Police say following an investigation, 57-year-old Cameron Gardiner from Collingwood has been arrested and charged with two counts of second-degree murder.

Officers say he is scheduled to appear in court in Collingwood on Jan. 29.

Police say the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact officers at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).