Charges against Oro-Medonte man upgraded to first degree murder: OPP

Police say the charges against a man in connection with an incident in Oro-Medonte have been upgraded to first-degree murder.

According to Orillia OPP, on Jan. 30, just after 11:30 a.m., a man was located inside a residence on Line 10 North with life-threatening injuries.

Police say he was transported to a hospital in Toronto where he succumbed to his injuries.

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Officers have identified the deceased as 34-year-old Lee William Lackey.

According to police, 69-year-old Peter Vanderveen from Oro-Medonte was arrested and charged with attempted murder.

Police say the charges against Vanderveen have now been upgraded to first-degree murder.

Officers say he has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Orillia on Feb. 19.

According to police, 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).