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Ontario Police Close Investigation Into Death Of 19-Year-Old Soldier

The Canadian Press, 26 Aug, 2016 01:02 PM

OWEN SOUND, Ont. — Police in Ontario say their investigation into the death of a 19-year-old soldier from Nova Scotia has concluded.

The Owen Sound Police Service says no foul play is suspected in the death of Pte. Andrew Fitzgerald.

Fitzgerald's body was found Aug. 18 along the shoreline of Georgian Bay near a water treatment facility on the Owen Sound harbour following a six-day search.

Police say the soldier had been out celebrating his graduation from basic military training when he was reported missing.

Fitzgerald, who was from Cape North, N.S., graduated from an infantry course at 4th Canadian Division Training Centre in nearby Meaford, Ont.

Police say the will have no further comment regarding their investigation.

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