West Grey Police and the Grey Bruce OPP are investigating a homicide that took place in West Grey. Yesterday at around 3:04 am officers responded to a report of a shooting at a residence on Grey Road 4 in West Grey. That evening the Grey Bruce OPP discovered a deceased 62-year-old individual in the area of Walters Falls in Chatsworth. The deceased individual is believed to be linked to the shooting incident in West Grey.
Police are attempting to locate Kodie Hearsum a 34-year-old from West Grey. The individual is considered armed and dangerous and a risk to public safety. Anyone who may know of the whereabouts of the person or who may come into contact with them should not approach. Contact police immediately by calling 911.
The suspect is described as a white male, 200 lbs, 5 feet 10 inches, brown hair, blue eyes, tattoos located on his neck, shoulder and chest region and believed to be wearing knee length jean shorts and a light coloured jacket.
There is an increased police presence in the Walter Falls area, as West Grey Police and the Grey Bruce OPP Crime Unit continue their investigation with the assistance of the Forensic Identification Department, Aviation Services, Emergency Response Team and Canine Unit.
The investigation is in partnership with the Office of the Chief Coroner and OntariO Forensic Pathology Services.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
