Mounties investigate suspicious death in Leaf Rapids

Manitoba RCMP Headquarters in Winnipeg, Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski

Manitoba RCMP is investigating a suspicious death in Leaf Rapids.

Mounties from the Leaf Rapids detachment were called to an open area in the northwest Manitoba community just after 3 a.m. Wednesday for reports of an unresponsive man.

They found a 21-year-old man who was declared dead at the scene.

No further details were provided.

Mounties said his death is considered suspicious and remains under investigation.

Anyone with information regarding his death is asked to contact Leaf Rapids RCMP or Crimestoppers.