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2nd victim dies after shooting in Bracebridge: OPP

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Police say a second person has died after a shooting Bracebridge, Ont., last week.

Ontario Provincial Police said on July 27 just before 2 p.m., officers received a report of gunshots on Stoneleigh Road.

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

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Officers said a man was pronounced deceased at the scene and a woman was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Police said she has since succumbed to her injuries.

“A post mortem examination has been completed,” police said in a news release.

Officers have identified the deceased as 56-year-old James Williamson and 52-year-old Melisa Burton from Niagara Falls.

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“Investigators believe this is an isolated incident and there are no concerns for public safety,” police said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

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