NEWS RELEASE
BARRIE POLICE
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On Saturday, July 1st, 2017 at 1:30 p.m., Barrie Police Service received a call to Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVRHC), located at 201 Georgian Drive in the City of Barrie, after a patient was admitted with obvious signs of trauma.
Police are in the initial phases of the investigation, however information obtained thus far has determined an altercation between two males occurred sometime the previous evening at an address on Anne Street South.
A 45-year-old Barrie male succumbed to his injuries shortly after 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 1st, 2017 at RVRHC. A forensic postmortem will take place on Monday, July 3rd, 2017 at the Center of Forensic Sciences.
Investigators are looking to speak to 37-year-old Bryan Smith of Barrie. Police believe the male is currently in the Midland-Penetang area and are urging him to contact investigators immediately. The victim and suspect were known to each other and police do not believe there is a concern for public safety at this time.
Police are continuing their investigation at this time and wish for anyone who may have information to please contact the Barrie Police Homicide Services at 705-725-7025 ext. 2160. Any information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave an anonymous tip online at www.tipsubmit.com
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