Police have thus far said little about the circumstances around Hill’s death, including how he died and how and where he was found, beyond a street intersection of Second Line and Chiefswood Road.
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Officers are currently scouring that area, according to a media release jointly issued by Six Nations Police (SNP) and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) on Friday.
SNP asked the OPP for help with the investigation, which is now being led by the OPP’s criminal investigation branch.
The police declined to comment further on the investigation, including whether they suspect foul play in Hill’s death.
“Investigators do not believe there is a risk to public safety,” the two police services said in a joint media release.
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While police did not name the victim, the family has confirmed it is Bradly Hill, although his relatives did not wish to be interviewed for this story.
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According to an obituary posted online, Hill “had a long love for skateboarding, paint balling and being adventurous.”
“Despite his trials, Brad always had a smile on his face,” the online tribute reads.
“He will be forever loved and forever missed by many close cousins, family and friends.”
OPP Forensic Identification Services, the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service and the Office of the Chief Coroner are also involved in the case.
The police are looking for tips that could help investigators, as well as dashcam footage from the area between April 8 and April 12.
Anyone with information can call Six Nations Police at 519-445-2811 OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
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Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or helpsolvecrime.com.
’s reporting is funded by the Canadian government through its Local Journalism Initiative. The funding allows him to report on stories about the regions of Haldimand and Norfolk. Reach him at jpantonacci@thespec.com.
