56-year-old man dead, woman injured after shooting in Bracebridge: OPP

One man is dead and a woman was injured in a shooting in Bracebridge, police say.

Ontario Provincial Police said on Wednesday, shortly before 2 p.m., officers received a report that gunshots were heard on Stoneleigh Road.

Police said two people were located at the scene with gunshot wounds.

Officers said a 56-year-old man was found deceased.

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According to police, a 52-year-old woman was located with life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital.

Police said she was later airlifted to a Toronto-area trauma centre by Ornge air ambulance.

“Investigators believe this is an isolated incident and there are no concerns for public safety,” a news release read.

Police said the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.