Two men are dead and a woman is injured following a violent incident at a Burlington home early Tuesday morning, prompting investigations by both Halton police and Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU). The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. on Cornerstone Drive, near Appleby Line and Dundas Street, after several 911 calls were made with no one speaking on the line—though voices were heard.

When police arrived, a 28-year-old man reportedly fled upstairs. A struggle ensued involving a conducted energy weapon (likely a Taser), after which the man sustained a severe self-inflicted knife wound and died despite life-saving efforts. A second man, believed to be in his 50s, was found dead in the home. A woman in her 50s suffered minor injuries and was released from hospital.

Neighbours identified the deceased as Mauro Gennaccaro and his son Luciano Gennaccaro. The individuals involved were known to each other, though the exact relationships were not disclosed. The SIU is focusing on the younger man’s death due to police involvement, while Halton police are investigating the older man’s death and the woman’s injuries. Police say there is no ongoing threat to public safety.

Story summarized from CTV News