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Police investigate early morning death in Barrie

Police believe the incident is isolated in nature, and say there is no threat to public safety. Hannah Jackson / Global News

Police say a young person has died after he was found with life-threatening injuries at a residence in Barrie.

Just before 6 a.m. on Tuesday, according to Barrie police, a male victim under the age of 18 was located at a residence on Penvill Trail suffering from life-threatening injuries.

Police say the victim was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

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Police say one young person under the age of 18 is currently in custody and the investigation is ongoing.

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According to police, the victim and suspect resided at the same residence, but were not related.

Police say the identity of the deceased will not be released until a forensic post-mortem examination is completed at the Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service in Toronto.

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Officers say the investigation is isolated in nature, and there is no threat to public safety.

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