NORTH BATTLEFORD – Saskatchewan RCMP's Homicide Investigation Unit is investigating a homicide in North Battleford.
On March 13 at approximately 7:45 a.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of an injured male in a business parking lot off the Highway 16 Bypass in North Battleford. Responding officers located the man, who was declared dead by EMS at the scene.
The man has been identified as a 30-year-old from North Battleford. His family has been notified.
The man's death is considered suspicious. As a result, Saskatchewan RCMP’s Homicide Investigation Unit has taken charge of the investigation.
Saskatchewan RCMP’s Homicide Investigation Unit is asking anyone with information about this incident to report it immediately to their local police by dialling 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
Investigators advise there will be an increased police presence near the Highway 16 Bypass in North Battleford for an undetermined amount of time.
Police say they are unable to provide additional information about this investigation at this time. Updates will be provided when available. If an imminent risk to public safety is identified, police will notify the public.
