Island Lake RCMP are currently investigating the sudden death of a 61-year-old Garden Hill First Nation man which occurred this past weekend.
Police say that on March 17, 2018, at 8am, Island Lake RCMP received a report of a sudden death at a residence located in the Garden Hill First Nation. Officers attended to the residence and located a 61-year-old male deceased at the scene.
RCMP report that 41-year-old Rene Harper from Garden Hill First Nation, was arrested at the scene. He has been charged with Manslaughter and remanded into custody for a court appearance scheduled in Winnipeg.
Island Lake RCMP along with the Major Crime Unit continue to investigate.
