Ont. senior accused of triple shooting murder-suicide, ex-partner seriously injured

CORNWALL, ONT. — Police say a weekend triple shooting in Cornwall, Ont., was a murder-suicide allegedly carried out by an 81-year-old man against his ex-partner and another man.

Both men died and the 80-year-old woman continues to be treated for serious injuries.

Cornwall police Chief Shawna Spowart said the case of intimate partner violence was a “deeply tragic situation”.

Police in the eastern Ontario border city say they were called to the shooter’s home just after 2 p.m. on Saturday where they found three injured people.

They say the man shot the woman and her 83-year-old friend before turning the gun on himself.

Police say a gun was recovered but offered no other details about the weapon.

They say no further information will be released and there is no ongoing risk to public safety.

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If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, support is available 24/7 by calling or texting 988, Canada’s national suicide prevention helpline. The Assaulted Women’s Helpline offers 24/7 support to women in Ontario who have experienced any form of abuse at 1-866-863-0511.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 6, 2026.

The Canadian Press