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Suspected homicide under investigation in Port Hardy

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 08 Oct, 2024 10:51 AM
  • Suspected homicide under investigation in Port Hardy

Police are investigating what they say is a suspected homicide in Port Hardy on northern Vancouver Island. 

The major crime unit says in a statement that a person was discovered hurt in the community on Sunday.

Police say the victim was likely assaulted and died of their injuries after being taken to hospital. 

R-C-M-P Sergeant Vanessa Munn says the investigation is in the evidence-gathering stage and no other details will be released yet.

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