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Prince George RCMP investigating New Year’s homicide

The Prince George RCMP are investigating the death of a 50-year-old man after responding to a report of a homicide that occurred in the early hours of the new year.

At approximately 1:45 a.m. on Friday, January 1, mounties were called to a residence on the 2800 block of 15th Avenue in Prince George.

After the area was secured, the RCMP’s Serious Crime Unit was called in to lead the investigation.

“This investigation is in the early stages and significant resources have been deployed,” said spokesperson Corporal Craig Douglass.

“Investigators wish to speak to anyone that may have witnessed this incident or anyone that may have information.”

Police believe the event was targeted.

If you have any information about this homicide, please contact the Prince George RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

 

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Catherine Garrett
Catherine Garrett
Catherine is an anchor and reporter in the MyPGNow newsroom. Born in Ontario, raised on Haida Gwaii, she now is living in Prince George. She obtained a diploma in Broadcast and Online Journalism at BCIT. You can find her on Twitter @Cath_Garrett

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