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BELLEVILLE — Three people, including a 16-year-old girl, have been charged in connection with a homicide earlier this week in Belleville.

Monday afternoon, first responders were at a Cannifton Road residence for a report of a man in medical distress.

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Police were directed to a man who was absent any vital signs, police said in a media release.

The victim, an 18-year-old Belleville man, succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

“Within minutes of the call, police arrested three individuals in connection with this case,” police said.

At this time police say they have no reason to believe there is any further threat to community safety.

A 20-year-old Belleville man has been charged with second degree murder and failing to comply with the terms of a probation order.

A 49-year-old Belleville woman has been charged with causing death by criminal negligence.

And a 16-year-old girl has been charged with causing death by criminal negligence.

All three accused appeared for a bail hearing at the Quinte Consolidated Court House Tuesday.

Police said a publication ban had been ordered in the case.