RCMP NL provides update on sudden death investigation on Bell Island

January 20, 2023
Bell Island, Newfoundland and Labrador

News release

The RCMP Major Crimes Unit is continuing its investigation into the sudden death of a man that occurred at a residence on Bell Island late last week.

Police can confirm that two men, who were known to one another, were involved in a physical altercation that began inside a residence and continued outside. One of those men died as a result of the altercation.

The investigation, which is being assisted by RCMP NL Forensic Identification Services and Bell Island RCMP, is continuing.

Background:

https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/public-advisory-increased-police-presence-bell-island

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Contact information

Strategic Communications and Media Relations Unit
RCMP NL
rcmp.nl.media-medias.tnl.grc@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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