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83-year-old charged with murder east of Ottawa

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CLARENCE-ROCKLAND — Ontario Provincial Police say an 83-year-old has been charged with second-degree murder after a person was killed in a small city east of Ottawa.

Police say officers were called to a home on Lalonde Street in Clarence-Rockland on Friday shortly before 3 p.m.

They say one person was arrested and one person was taken to hospital and died.

Police say the 83-year-old accused is set to appear in court on Monday.

OPP did not immediately release any details about the victim.

They say residents should expect to see a continued police presence in the area.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 6, 2025.

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