Const. Tarun Bali, a member of the Dufferin Detachment with two and a half years of service, was killed in the line of duty while on deployment with the James Bay Detachment, the OPP confirmed.<\/p>\n
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OPP Const. Tarun Bali An Ontario Provincial Police officer, Const. Tarun Bali, was killed in the line of duty in Hearst, Ont., on June 9, 2026. (OPP Commisioner Thomas Carrique\/X) <\/p>\n
The incident occurred at about 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, when OPP members were conducting an investigation at Kendall Concession Road 7 and Concession Road 6<\/a> near Hearst, Ont. <\/p>\n \u201cA member of the OPP was seriously injured and has since been pronounced deceased,\u201d OPP said in a news release.<\/p>\n Police said one person is currently in custody.<\/p>\n Investigation underway<\/p>\n The OPP Criminal Investigation Branch is leading the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death, working alongside the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.<\/p>\n \u201cThe OPP is supporting the member\u2019s family as they navigate this profound loss,\u201d the provincial police force said in its statement.<\/p>\n Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers<\/a> anonymously.<\/p>\n Police, political leaders react<\/p>\n OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique expressed deep sorrow over the loss.<\/p>\n \u201cHis courage and commitment to serving others will never be forgotten,\u201d Carrique said in a social media post<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cAs we grieve this immeasurable loss, I extend our heartfelt condolences to his loved ones, colleagues and the policing community.\u201d <\/p>\n \u2014 \u00a0OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique<\/p>\n Ontario Premier Doug Ford also offered condolences.<\/p>\n \u201cOn behalf of the people of Ontario, I extend my sincere condolences to his family, loved ones and OPP colleagues,\u201d Ford posted on social media.<\/p>\n Police associations pay tribute<\/p>\n The OPP Association described the death as every police family\u2019s worst nightmare.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is another reminder of the dangers that our members face each and every day as they serve and protect the citizens of Ontario,\u201d OPP Association President David Sabatini said in a statement<\/a>. <\/p>\n \u201cOn behalf of the OPP Association, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Provincial Constable Bali\u2019s family, friends and colleagues.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2014 \u00a0OPP Association President David Sabatini<\/p>\n The Canadian Police Association also mourned the loss.<\/p>\n \u201cWe extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends, colleagues, our OPP Association partners, and all who are grieving this heartbreaking line-of-duty death,\u201d said association spokesperson Michael Gendron in a statement to media.<\/p>\n Ontario Solicitor General Michael Kerzner also offered condolences, saying his thoughts are with Bali\u2019s family, loved ones and colleagues.<\/p>\n \u201cAs we grieve this tragedy, we remember the extraordinary courage and sense of duty required of those who put on the uniform and serve our province each day.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2014 \u00a0Ontario Solicitor General Michael Kerzner<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7WJ4EOKLW5BYLCJUWP4FYLFY7Y.jpg\")
OPP Const. Tarun Bali An Ontario Provincial Police officer, Const. Tarun Bali, was killed in the line of duty in Hearst, Ont., on June 9, 2026. (OPP Commisioner Thomas Carrique\/X) <\/p>\n