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Major Crime Unit investigating death in Fort St. James
Police say the suspect or suspects fled before officers arrived, and investigators believe the killing was isolated and targeted.
On Monday, Sept 14, Police launched a homicide investigation into the death of a 77-year-old man at a residence in Fort James, a municipality of about 1,500 located 114 kilometers west of Prince George.
James RCMP responded to a report of a disturbance at a residence in the 800 block of Spruce Road at 2:40 a.m. Monday, initiating the chain of events that led to the investigation.
Frontline officers discovered the victim with serious injuries; Emergency Health Services personnel transported him to hospital in critical condition, but he died despite life-saving efforts.
The Major Crime Unit is investigating the death, which officials described as an isolated and targeted incident, though suspects fled before police arrived on scene.
Staff Sgt Clark urges anyone with information to contact police immediately, emphasizing the investigation remains in its early stages and further details will emerge as it progresses.