Residential fire, gunshots fired, two people dead

Sault Ste Marie, Ontario – Sault Ste Marie Police Services Officers responded to a residential fire in the 100 block of Goulais Avenue.

Upon arrival a victim was found in the driveway of a residence, taken to hospital, and was later pronounced deceased. Another victim was located in a residence that was on fire and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The cause of death of the two people remains under investigation, but police can confirm gun shots occurred.

This is believed to be an isolated incident as the people involved are known to each other. This is an active investigation and further details will be released as they become available.