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Major Crimes Unit investigating suspicious death in Mackenzie; charges laid

A charge of second-degree murder has been approved for a Mackenzie man in relation to a suspicious death in that community.

During the early morning hours on Sunday, the RCMP responded to a shots fired call at a residence on the 100 block of Centennial Drive.

Officers attended the scene and located a deceased man inside.

The North District Major Crimes Unit has taken conduct of the investigation and is working closely in partnership with the RCMP and the BC Coroners Service.

A warrant has been issued for Drake Matthew Kerr.

The public can expect to see an increased police presence in the area for the next several days while the investigation continues.

The death appears to be an isolated incident and investigators do not believe there is any potential danger to the public.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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