Police identify one suspect in St. Thomas homicide and arson investigation
A police spokesperson confirmed Harvey isn't the only suspect being considered
St. Thomas Police Service (STPS) has named a suspect and is asking the public for their help in locating him on Tuesday, six days after launching a homicide and arson investigation.
The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Keegan Harvey, is wanted in connection with a fire and subsequent death in St. Thomas in the early morning hours of July 3 near the city's downtown at 20 Hiawatha St.
First responders located a victim at the same address of the fire with a life-threatening gunshot wound, police said in a news release, Tuesday. They identified the victim as Victoria Dill, 40, of St. Thomas.
Dill died of her injuries after being taken to hospital, police said.
No one else in the multi-tenant building that police suspect was set ablaze was injured.
Police also released a list of charges against the accused, Tuesday.
Harvey is wanted for one count of arson with disregard for human life and one count of accessory after the fact to murder.
STPS spokesperson Samantha Wakefield confirmed to CBC News other suspects were being sought by police, but would not say how many additional suspects were being pursued.
Police asked the public for their assistance in locating Harvey, describing him as a 5'10" caucasian man with brown hair and a sleeve tattoo on his right arm.
They warned that he should not be approached, and to call 9-1-1 immediately if he is seen.
Anyone with information pertaining to this investigation or the whereabouts of Harvey are asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Branch at the St. Thomas Police Service at 519-631-1224, or by submitting an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).