Tributes pour in for OPP constable killed in line of duty in northern Ontario

Canada’s public safety minister is one of several officials offering condolences after an Ontario Provincial Police constable was killed in the line of duty in northern Ontario.

Gary Anandasangaree says on social media he was deeply saddened to hear of Const. Tarun Bali’s death in the town of Hearst, about 520 kilometres east of Thunder Bay.

The OPP says Bali was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon as officers were conducting an investigation and the 29-year-old later died.

The union representing uniformed and civilian members of the OPP, as well as OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique and Ontario Premier Doug Ford, also shared tributes on social media.

I am deeply saddened to hear of the death of OPP Provincial Constable Tarun Bali, who was killed in the line of duty today while serving in Hearst.

On behalf of the people of Ontario, I extend my sincere condolences to his family, loved ones and OPP colleagues. We honour his…

— Doug Ford (@fordnation) June 9, 2026

Police arrested an 18-year-old man in connection with the death.

Bali had been with the OPP for 2 1/2 years and was assigned to central Ontario’s Dufferin detachment but was on deployment with the James Bay detachment.

Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown called Bali a “son of Brampton” in a post on social media.

This is heartbreaking news.

Constable Tarun Bali, a son of Brampton, made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting the public. His bravery is a powerful reminder of the risks our frontline officers face every single day.

Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and the entire… https://t.co/dhYBj7Fb6K

— Patrick Brown (@patrickbrownont) June 10, 2026

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 10, 2026.

The Canadian Press

With files for INsauga.com