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RCMP Investigate Suspicious Death at Esk’etemc First Nation

The Williams Lake RCMP say the death of a adult female at a residence on the Esk’etemc First Nation is suspicious in nature.

RCMP were called for a report of a sudden death on Friday, June 1 at 3:10 pm.

“Upon police attendance, they discovered an adult female deceased,” said North District RCMP Corporal Madonna Saunderson.

“ During the course of the investigation the death appeared suspicious in nature and North District Major Crime was called for assistance and now has conduct of the investigation.”

Police continue to investigate and have no information to suggest that the public is at risk.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Williams Lake RCMP at 250 392-6211 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Esk’etemc First Nation is located 50 km south of Williams Lake at Alkali Lake.

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Rebecca Dyok
Rebecca Dyok
News Reporter/Anchor who loves the Cariboo and coffee (lots of it). If you have any news tips or story ideas you would like to share I can be reached at [email protected]

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