Sask. RCMP leading suspicious death investigation in Prince Albert

The RCMP’s homicide unit is investigating a suspicious death after a body was found in Prince Albert on Monday.

The body was found at a property on 41st Street East on Feb. 9, and the death was considered suspicious, the Saskatchewan RCMP said in a news release Tuesday.

Police say they’re working to identify the body and a coroner is expected to perform an autopsy in the coming days.

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It’s not yet clear why the Sask. RCMP is leading the investigation, but the news release indicates it’s a “result of preliminary information gathered.”

The Mounties are working in conjunction with the Prince Albert Police Service and the local RCMP detachment, according to the release.

An update will be provided when more information is available, the RCMP says.