RCMP are investigating the death of a Quesnel man as a homicide.
Police say they responded to a weapons call on the 2900-block of Brinkert Road on January 22 at 12:37 a.m.
Upon arrival, police found a 49-year-old Quesnel man unconscious and suffering from serious injuries, and a 61-year-old man was taken into custody.
Immediate medical assistance was provided to the injured man. Despite the best efforts of both police and BC Emergency Health Services personnel, the man was declared deceased at the scene.
The BC RCMP Major Crime Section – Serious Crimes Unit has taken charge of the investigation and is treating it as a homicide.
No one else was physically injured in the incident.
“This appears to be an isolated incident. Both men were known to each other and, while the investigation is in its infancy, police are not looking for any additional suspects in this case,” said Staff Sergeant Kris Clark of the BC RCMP.
The investigation remains ongoing, and the arrested man has since been released from custody without charges, pending further investigation and assessment.
Anyone with any information who has yet to speak with the police is urged to contact the Quesnel RCMP at 250-992-9211.
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