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Public safety no longer at risk after home invasion on Wolfe Island: OPP

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say there's no longer a risk to public safety after a home invasion on Wolfe Island near Kingston earlier this week.

2 injured in home near Marysville on Thursday

A white ferry flying a Canadian flag can be seen floating on the water. Trees and wind turbines can be seen on an island behind it.
Service on the Wolfe Islander IV ferry, seen here last year, was disrupted Thursday as police investigated a violent home invasion on Wolfe Island. (Dan Taekema/CBC)

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say there's no longer a risk to public safety after a home invasion on Wolfe Island near Kingston earlier this week.

OPP's Leeds detachment received reportsabout the incident near Marysville shortly after 4 a.m. Thursday. Two people received non-life-threatening injuries in the home invasion, police said.

The suspect wasn't located after leaving the scene, and police initially warned of a potential risk to public safety.

Ferry service to Wolfe Island was also disrupted during the manhunt.

On Friday, OPP said the home invasion was targeted and there's no longer a risk to the broader public. Their investigation continues.

People can still expect to see a large police presenceon the island, OPPsaid.