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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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TOWN OF NEW TECUMSETH, ADJALA-TOSORONTIO AND ESSA TOWNSHIPS - The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Major Crime Unit can now confirm that a death in the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio is a homicide and public assistance is needed to identify those responsible.
On Sept. 8, 2021 at approximately 9 a.m., Nottawasaga OPP responded to a residence on Concession Road 3, where 60-year-old Gordon Banks of Adjala-Tosorontio was located deceased outside the home.
Investigators found evidence indicating there was a physical confrontation prior to the death of the victim.
The Nottawasaga Major Crime Unit believes there is no concern for public safety.
The investigation continues under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) with assistance from Central Region OPP's Regional Support Team and Forensic Identification Services Unit, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario.
The OPP wants to hear from members of the public to help establish a timeline of the victim's activities in the days leading up to his death. Anyone with information or knew the victim, Gordon Banks, on a personal level that could assist police with his habits, hobbies and activities is asked to contact the Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online.
When you contact Crime Stoppers, you remain anonymous, you will never have to testify and you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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