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By Caden Fanshaw - CKPG Today

Targeted killing

Prince George records first homicide of 2021

Jan 3, 2021 | 12:16 PM

PRINCE GEORGE – Less than two hours into the New Year, Prince George RCMP were called to a home near the downtown, where they found a 50-year-old man deceased.

At approximately 1:45 a.m. on January 1st, frontline officers arrived on scene and discovered the man dead inside the home.

Officers secured the area and the Prince George RCMP’s Serious Crime Unit was called in to lead the investigation.

The investigation is in the early stages and significant resources have been deployed.

Police believe this was a targeted event. Investigators wish to speak to anyone that may have witnessed this incident or anyone that may have information.

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Iinformation can be passed directly to Prince George RCMP at (250) 561-3300 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1(800) 222-8477 or online at www.pgcrimestoppers.bc.ca.