Investigation continues in early morning homicide

Prince Rupert

2024-09-27 08:43 PDT

File # 2024-5772

On Thursday, September 26, 2024 at approximately 6:00am Prince Rupert RCMP responded to a report of a male victim being stabbed at his residence in the 600 block of 7th Ave West in Prince Rupert.

Despite life saving measures at the scene, by RCMP and EHS, the 56-year victim died of his injuries at the hospital a short time later.

Prince Rupert General Investigation Section is leading the investigation with assistance from North District Major Crime Unit, Forensic Identification Section and Terrace General Investigation Section.

There are no further details available. More information may be released as it becomes available. An

Police are requesting anyone with information, noticed suspicious persons or vehicles in the area at that time to contact the Prince Rupert RCMP at (250) 624-2136.

Released by:

Cpl. Madonna Saunderson
District Advisory NCO (Media Relations)
North District
4020 5th Avenue, Prince George, BC V2M 7E7
Office: 250-561-3166
Cell: 250-301-3521

Email: madonna.saunderson@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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