Homicide investigation underway after body found on O’Chiese First Nation: RCMP

An RCMP cruiser is seen in this undated image. (ETHAN CAIRNS /THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Posted September 3, 2024 4:04 pm.

Last Updated September 3, 2024 4:05 pm.

Alberta RCMP say a homicide investigation is underway after a young man from O’Chiese First Nation was found dead in a field on Aug. 30.

Mounties were called to the First Nation, about 65 kilometres northwest of Rocky Mountain House, after receiving a report of a body in a field.

Officers arrived to find a 21-year-old man with injuries who was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police have confirmed the death is a homicide after the body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

RCMP is asking if anyone who has information to contact investigators at 403-845-2881, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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