The RCMP Major Crimes Unit are investigating the tragic death of a man following an assault on Thursday in Behchokǫ̀.
The police have issued few details about the incident but said the man endured a serious assault that took place Thursday night.
“On July 31st at approximately 9:10 p.m. Behchokǫ̀ RCMP received a report that a man had been assaulted at a residence in the community. Officers responded to the scene and found an unconscious male victim. First aid was provided until paramedics attended,” said RCMP in an announcement today.
Police said the victim was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and later succumbed to his injuries.
No charges have been laid but the investigation is ongoing, said the RCMP.
“The “G” Division Major Crimes Unit as well as divisional Forensic Identification Services were engaged and is investigating the matter in partnership with the Northwest Territories Coroner Service,” said officials.
