Suspicious Death in Roseau River First Nation
February 5, 2024
On February 4, 2024, at approximately 8:30am, Roseau River members received a report of a male lying on the ground in a backyard in the community.
Officers along with EMS attended to this location. A 39-year-old male was transported to De Salaberry District Hospital in St.Pierre-Jolys, MB where he was pronounced deceased.
The cause of death remains under investigation as we wait the results of the autopsy.
Manitoba First Nations Police Service – Roseau River detachment, continue to investigate this incident.
Anyone with any information in regards to this investigation is asked to call the MFNPS Roseau River Detachment at 204-427-3383 or Tip line at 1-833-978-0048 or Tips@mfnp.ca
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