Person Found Dead on Lorne Street in Greater Sudbury; Police Investigating
Greater Sudbury police are investigating after a person was found dead on Lorne Street around noon on November 1, 2026. A postmortem is planned.
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A person was found dead on Lorne Street in Greater Sudbury on November 1, 2026, and police have opened an investigation, according to the Greater Sudbury Police Service.
Police said officers were called at about 12:00 p.m. that day after a report of an unresponsive individual on Lorne Street. When emergency responders arrived, they found the person and confirmed the individual was deceased.
Postmortem planned
Police described the investigation as being in its early stages. Officers are working with the Coroner's Office, and a postmortem will be carried out to help determine the cause of death and confirm the person's identity, police said.
The police service has not released the person's name, age or any other details. Police said no further information will be made public for now while the investigation continues and to make sure next of kin have been notified.
How to contact police
Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
- Greater Sudbury Police Service: 705-675-9171
Crime in Greater Sudbury
Greater Sudbury's Crime Severity Index was 64.93 in 2025, down 2.48% from the previous year, and its Violent Crime Severity Index was 106.49, according to Statistics Canada.
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Official source: Greater Sudbury Police Service