Police Investigation update
On Friday, 17 May 2024 at 6:15pm, South Simcoe Police responded to a home on dePeuter Crescent in the town of Bradford West Gwillimbury for the purpose of a well-being check.
Once on scene uniformed officers entered the residence and discovered two deceased parties.
The initial investigation has determined that this incident is related to intimate partner violence (IPV).
In the days prior to police arrival the perpetrator, a male in his late 60’s killed his wife who was in her late 50’s, then committed suicide.
The South Simcoe Police Criminal Investigations Bureau is actively investigating the reasons that motivated this tragic incident.
To date the investigation has revealed the couple has lived in Bradford for a several decades.
Over that time there were no prior police calls to this residence.
Given the sensitive nature of what has taken place, no further information will be released.
Intimate partner violence (IPV) refers to any behavior within an intimate relationship that causes physical, psychological, or sexual harm to those in the relationship.
This can include acts of physical aggression, sexual coercion, psychological abuse, and controlling behaviors.
IPV affects individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
The impacts of IPV can lead to long-term physical and mental health issues, and it can perpetuate cycles of violence and trauma.
There are community resources available to assist victims of IPV such as Women’s shelters and your local police.
Women’s shelters provide much more then just a safe place to live.
Most women’s shelters provide 24 hour support, counselling and education.
In addition the support staff can assist victims with legal support.
These programs help to break down barriers within our community with a goal of ensuring no one suffers alone and in silence.
