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Walpole Island Police Service and Lambton County OPP are investigating a fatal incident on Walpole Island First Nation after responding to a disturbance call early Monday morning.

Police say officers were called to the scene shortly before 1:30 a.m. Upon arrival, they found one person with injuries that have not yet been identified. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene.

One person was taken into custody without incident, according to police.

Investigators believe the incident was isolated and say there is currently no known threat to public safety. Police have not released further details and say additional information will be shared as it becomes available.

Anyone with information that could assist investigators is urged to contact the Lambton County OPP.