Homicide investigation underway in Quesnel area

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RCMP are investigating the death of a Quesnel man as a homicide. Upon arrival, police found a 49-year-old Quesnel man unconscious and suffering from serious injuries, and a 61-year-old man was taken into custody. The BC RCMP Major Crime Section – Serious Crimes Unit has taken charge of the investigation and is treating it as a homicide. The investigation remains ongoing, and the arrested man has since been released from custody without charges, pending further investigation and assessment. Anyone with any information who has yet to speak with the police is urged to contact the Quesnel RCMP at 250-992-9211.