Alberta RCMP Investigating Death in High Level as a Homicide

Alberta RCMP are investigating the death of a man in High Level that happened on Friday afternoon as a homicide.

A post was shared on a High level buy and trade Facebook page on Friday saying a mand had been shot. CTV news reports High Level RCMP were requested by EMS at approximately 2:30 p.m. Friday afternoon to assist with a man who had been shot.

The victim was found in an alley near 105 Avenue and 98 Street near Maple Ridge Suites.

The victim later succumbed to his injures.

Police are still working to confirm the identity of the man and are seeking to speak with anyone who was in the area at the time of the shooting.

Anyone in the area who may have surveillance footage as well are asked to contact police.

Media in High Level report an autopsy has been scheduled for August 12.

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Start your morning with the Splash on Denendeh Sunrise from 7:30-8:30am. Campbell was trained and mentored by longtime CKLB host and Gwich'in entertainer William Greenland. Prior to hosting the morning show and filling in on the Saturday Request Show, he had stints in the Yukon on CKRW the Rush, CBC North in Yellowknife, and began his broadcasting career at CJCD Mix 100. Before moving North he was born and raised on the banks of the Tobique River, the traditional territory of the Wolastoqiyik, Tobique Maliseet First Nation.