That after members of the Prince Rupert detachment were called to attend an incidence of sudden death at a residence on Beach Street in the Gitxaala Nation community south of Prince Rupert.
An information release from the Prince Rupert RCMP outlines that the call for assistance came in on Monday evening at 8:11 PM, with frontline officers tasked to the investigation.
Upon arrival at the residence the Mounties discovered a 34 year old male with life threatening injuries, the BCAS Medevac Helicopter from Prince Rupert attended with a medical team, however during that period the man succumbed to his injuries.
A person of interest was located at the scene and has been questioned by police, the North District Major Crimes Unit investigation is in its early stages and from their initial findings they note that the greater public is not at any risk.
Should you have information related to the incident in Kitkatla you are asked to contact the Prince Rupert RCMP at 250-627-0700 or through Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222-8477
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