Suspicious death

Suspicious death in Fort Nelson

Apr 26, 2021 | 8:10 AM

FORT NELSON — Mounties in Fort Nelson are investigating a suspicious death.

Fort Nelson RCMP say they received a call just before 9 a.m. on Saturday (April 24) to assist Emergency Health Services with a man who had been located injured inside a residence in Fort Nelson, BC.

“Sadly, the 69-year old man did not survive his injuries,” says Dawn Roberts, Director in charge, BC RCMP Communications.

“Due to the circumstances, the residence was secured and the North District Major Crime Unit has taken over the investigation. The BC Coroners Service has been notified and efforts are underway to determine the exact cause of death.”