Regina police investigating first homicide of 2026 after body discovered in vehicle

Regina police say a death investigation has been upgraded to a homicide after a body was found in a vehicle following a failed traffic stop.

What began as a police chase that ended with the discovery of a man’s body is now a homicide investigation.

In an update Tuesday afternoon, the Regina Police Service (RPS) announced that the death investigation had been upgraded to the city’s first homicide of 2026.

Shortly before 3 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 19, officers attempted to stop a vehicle near Saskatchewan Drive and Albert Street. The vehicle evaded police on the ground but was followed by the service’s Aerial Support Unit to the 1400 block of Princess Street.

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Everyone who was inside the vehicle had fled the scene by the time police arrived.

The vehicle was searched, which led to the discovery of a man’s body. Further investigation led officers to a home on the 3700 block of Dewdney Avenue.

The victim’s name will not be released at this time, according to RPS.

Anyone with information that could aid investigators is encouraged to contact RPS or Regina Crime Stoppers.