Barrie police homicide unit probes man’s death following downtown ‘confrontation’ – Barrie | Globalnews.ca

The Barrie police major crime and homicide unit is investigating the death of a 47-year-old man after a confrontation in downtown Barrie early Monday.

Police say the confrontation happened between a group of individuals just prior to 8:20 a.m. near 24 Collier St.

Police say the 47-year-old sustained a life-threatening injury during the confrontation, then made his way to a Dunlop Street East business, where he collapsed.

The man was treated by the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services and was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Police say the investigation remains active and there has been no arrest, but detectives do not believe that there is a threat to public safety.

The victim’s body was taken to the Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service for a post-mortem examination, which will take place at a later date.