Updated 8:15 a.m., Monday, March 16:
To further the investigation and to urge witnesses to come forward, the RCMP has identified the victim as 25-year-old Gurkirat Manocha.
Original Story:
The North District Major Crimes Unit is investigating a homicide at Charlie Lake.
The Fort St. John RCMP were called to an incident at the Charlie Lake boat ramp at around 11:10 p.m. on Friday.
Police had learned several people had been involved in an altercation, during which one person sustained serious injuries.
According to police, the injured individual was taken to hospital by friends, but they succumbed to their injuries.
Investigators believe this was an isolated incident.
The investigation is in its early stages, and no further details are being released at this time.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have dash camera footage is asked to contact the Fort St. John RCMP.
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