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18-year-old facing first degree murder charge in OPP officer's death near Hearst, Ont.
An 18-year-old man faces first-degree murder and dangerous driving charges after the constable was struck while officers were investigating.
- On Tuesday afternoon, Provincial Constable Tarun Bali was struck and killed by a motor vehicle in Hearst, Ontario, while officers were conducting an investigation. An 18-year-old man was arrested on charges of first-degree murder, dangerous driving, and flight from police.
- Bali had served with the Ontario Provincial Police for 2 1/2 years, assigned to the Dufferin detachment but on deployment with the James Bay detachment at the time of his death.
- The incident in Hearst, located about 520 kilometres east of Thunder Bay, follows the death of Sgt. Brandon Malcolm, who was killed one month ago in a crash on Highway 401 in Cobourg.
- Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree and Ontario Premier Doug Ford offered condolences, while OPP Association president David Sabatini stated, "We will steadfastly support PC Bali's family and co-workers."
- OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique reflected on the toll, saying, "The reality of this job really hits home," and emphasized officers are heroes who risk their lives daily as the investigation continues before the courts.
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