Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
On November 25th, 2023 at 2:57 a.m. the Yellowknife RCMP were called to attend a residence at Hilltop Apartment Complex on 47 Street after receiving a report of a person who was laying on the ground. RCMP attended and located an unresponsive man who was determined to be deceased by EMS. The investigation of what was initially referred to as a suspicious death has determined that the person who died was the victim of a homicide.
This incident remains under investigation. The Northwest Territories RCMP Major Crime Unit and Forensic Identification Section continue to lead the investigation. The RCMP are asking anyone who may have been in the area of Hilltop Apartments between 2:00 a.m. and 3:00 am, and heard or saw anything suspicious, to contact police.
Investigators do not believe that the homicide is linked to the firearms complaint and the shelter in place notification that was put on November 25th, 2023.
Anyone who has information about this incident is asked to contact the Yellowknife RCMP at 669-1111 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.nwtnu.crimestoppersweb.com. In the event of an emergency call, 911.