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RCMP investigate early morning suspicious death

Williams Lake

2023-09-16 18:21 PDT

File # 2023-7164

Williams Lake RCMP is currently investigating a suspicious death which occurred in the early hours of September 16, 2023.

Just before 4:30 a.m., Williams Lake RCMP responded to a residence in the 1000 block of 2nd avenue in Williams Lake for a disturbance. Upon attendance, officers located a deceased adult man. Initial evidence gathered at the scene indicated criminality was involved and police are treating the incident as suspicious.

While the investigation is still in its infancy, Williams RCMP is being supported by the North District RCMP Major Crime Unit and the Forensic Identification Section and are still collecting evidence at the scene.

Police are asking anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact the Williams RCMP at 250-392-6211.

Released by:

Cpl. Alex Bérubé
District Advisory NCO (Media Relations)
Island District
2881 Nanaimo St, Victoria, BC V8T 4Z8
Office: 250-380-6110
Cell: 778-836-8153

Email: alex.berube@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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