RCMP Assisting Coroner with Sudden Death Investigation

January 17, 2018
Baker Lake, Nunavut

News release

The Baker Lake RCMP and Nunavut Major Crime Unit have been called to assist the Chief Coroner's office with an investigation into the sudden death of a 14-year old female who was found unresponsive at a local residence.

The Chief Coroner has requested an autopsy as the cause of death is unknown.

A Government of Nunavut Department of Health crisis response team has been requested to assist the family and community at this time.

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Contact information

RCMP "V" Division Media Liaison
Iqaluit, Nunavut
Media Cell: (867) 222-3977
Email: VDIV_MEDIA.VDIV_IQ_Det.VDiv@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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