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Man in Behchoko dies after assault; RCMP investigating

Major Crimes Unit and forensic team working with the NWT Coroner Service to investigate
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Behchoko RCMP are investigating the death of a man following an assault on July 31. Black Press file photo

A person has died in Behchoko following an assault, according to RCMP.

Police say they were called to an assault at a residence on July 31. 

"Officers responded to the scene and found an unconscious male victim," the RCMP stated on Aug. 5. "First aid was provided until paramedics attended."

The victim later died in a hospital, they added. 

No charges have been laid, according to the RCMP. However, the police force's Major Crimes Unit and forensic team are working with the NWT Coroner Service to investigate.

Police also ask that anyone with more information contact the Behchoko RCMP at 867-392-1111.



About the Author: Devon Tredinnick

Devon Tredinnick is a reporter for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. Originally from Ottawa, he's also a recent journalism graduate from Carleton University.
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