An autopsy was conducted on Jan. 15, 2020, at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Calgary and the manner of death was determined to be a homicide. The victim is a 27-year-old male from Brooks, Alta., and his name will not be released.
RCMP Major Crimes continues to investigate and it is not believed the public is at risk.
No further information is available at this time.
Background:
On Jan. 13, 2020, at approximately 11 a.m., Redcliff RCMP responded to a report of a deceased male located on a rural road south of Medicine Hat, Alta. and east of Highway 3. Responding RCMP determined that the death was suspicious, and the Major Crimes Unit has taken carriage of the investigation.
RCMP members, including the Forensic Identification Section, remain on scene to conduct an examination.
An autopsy of the male is scheduled for Jan. 15, 2020.
No further information is available. The RCMP will provide an update when further information becomes available.