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Vol. 30, Issue 38, June 11. 2026
Dufferin OPP Officer Killed In The Line Of Duty In Hearst
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t is with great sadness that the Ontario Provincial Police ( O P P ) announces the death of an officer who was killed in the line of duty in Hearst today. On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at approximately 12:30 p.m., members of the James Bay OPP were conducting an investigation at Kendall Concession Road 7 and Concession Road 6 near Hearst. A member of the OPP was seriously injured and has since been pronounced deceased. One individual is currently in custody. The officer has been identified as Provincial Constable Tarun Bali, a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) assigned to the Dufferin Detachment, with Long Term two and a half years Forecast of service. At the Thursday High 25 time of his death, Low 14 Provincial Friday Constable Bali was High 20 Low 11 on deployment Saturday High 18 Low 8 Sunday High 13 Low 6 Monday High 14 Low 7 Tuesday High 17 Low 7
with the James Bay Detachment. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is ongoing under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. The OPP is supporting the member’s family as they navigate this profound loss. We extend our sincere
condolences to all those affected by this tragic event and recognize its significant impact on loved ones, colleagues and the broader policing community. Anyone with information in relation to this incident is urged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1800-222-8477(T I P S) or ontario crimestoppers.ca.
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