16-year-old charged with murder in Ontario death

Ontario Provincial Police say a teenager has been charged with second-degree murder after a death in Couchiching First Nation in northern Ontario.

The OPP say Treaty Three Police Service and medics responded Sunday to an incident at a residence where one person was pronounced dead.

A 16-year-old who cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder.

Police say the accused is in custody pending a bail hearing.

They have not released any information about the victim.

OPP say their joint investigation with Treaty Three Police Service and other teams continues.