(St. John’s, NL), August 26, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) are on the scene of a suspicious death in the downtown area of St. John’s.

On Thursday, August 26, 2021, at approximately 6:35 pm, officers with the RNC Operational Patrol Services responded to a report of an assault in progress near Carter’s Hill in St. John’s. Responding officers were informed that a male had sustained serious injuries.

On arrival, officers located a male with serious injuries lying on the ground in the area. Paramedics with the Ambulance Department pronounced the male deceased at the scene a short time later. The death is being treated as homicide. The RNC will work with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to confirm the cause of death.

A female in the area was taken in to custody by patrol officers in connection with the death of the male who had succumbed to his injuries. The male and female were believed to be known to each other.

The RNC Criminal Investigation Division and Forensic Identification Services attended the scene, and are currently continuing the investigation in to the event. The RNC will provide more information as the investigation progresses.

The RNC ask that anyone who may have information to assist the investigation contact the RNC at 729-8000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can now provide information anonymously on the NL Crime Stoppers Website at www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

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File # 2021-43985

 

Cst. James Cadigan  #775
Media Relations Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
(709) 729-8658