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Police investigate ‘sudden death’ of Yellowknife man

The Northwest Territories RCMP say they are investigating the sudden death of a Yellowknife man.

Few details were provided about the man, who police say was found in medical distress early June 2nd. He was then transported by medevac to Edmonton where he passed away the following day.

The investigation is now in the hands of the NWT Coroner Service and the Alberta Medical Examiner’s Office.

Anyone with information about this case is being asked to contact Yellowknife RCMP at 669-1111 or anonymously via Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Information can also be submitted online through nwtnutips.com or by texting nwtnutips to 274637.

Emelie Peacock
Emelie Peacock
News Reporter

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