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No updates on June homicide

Man found dead in lobby of Westlock apartment complex
WES June, 2020 Homicide_1
RCMP have not released any further details following a June 9 homicide in Westlock when the body of a man was found in the lobby of an apartment building.

WESTLOCK - RCMP remain tight-lipped as they continue to investigate a June homicide in Westlock.

Westlock RCMP Staff Sgt. Al Baird said Sept. 23 that the investigation remains open, but offered no further updates.

At 10:30 a.m. June 9, Westlock RCMP received a call that a body had been found in the front lobby of one of the Westlock Estates buildings at 10540-103 Street. The RCMP Major Crimes Unit was called in to assist and were seen interviewing residents, while a canine team was also spotted searching the neighbourhood.

After an autopsy was conducted June 11 by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Edmonton, RCMP confirmed the death was a homicide.

Police have identified the man, although his name hasn’t been released.

RCMP ask that those with information contact the Westlock RCMP at 780-349-4491, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.P3Tips.com or via the P3Tips app.

George Blais, TownandCountryToday.com

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