Police are appealing for information after what investigators describe as a violent assault in Garden Village on Nipissing First Nation. The Anishinabek Police Service received a report about a serious assault on Friday afternoon and, along with Ontario Provincial Police, have found evidence that suggests a violent assault took place at a residence on Semo Road. A second crime scene was located at a residence on Juniper Crescent. Police said based on evidence at those two scenes, it appears that a very violent incident had taken place, with a resulting loss of blood that may have been life-threatening. Both scenes were held overnight Friday, and an elevated police presence was seen in the community throughout Saturday into Sunday. No victim or suspects located Police said their investigation indicates there is one victim and two suspects. Police said investigators believe the assault occurred between 11 p.m. on Oct. 15 and 1 a.m. on Oct. 16. The victim is described as a black male, 18-23 years old with shoulder-length black dreadlocks, a light patch of hair on chin, slim build and about six feet tall. He was dressed in a black hoodie, black sweatpants and black shoes. The first suspect is possibly Caucasian and was wearing a beige, hooded, bomber-style jacket and a toque. Police said there is no description of the second suspect. Forensic investigation continues In an update Saturday evening, the police said investigators had worked throughout the day to gather critical forensic details at the two residences. “The forensic investigation confirms that the victim may have suffered life-threatening injuries and would have required medical assistance/intervention,” wrote the Anishinabek Police Service on social media. “In spite of exhaustive efforts, the victim and the two suspects involved in this violent assault have not been identified, nor have they been located.” Police turn to the community for help Police have asked anyone who may have seen anything unusual or suspicious near Juniper Crescent and Semo Road, or who has dash camera video or home surveillance video of the area and has not already spoken to police, to call OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously. “No detail is too small or insignificant,” said Anishinabek police.
