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Man charged with second-degree murder in Pelican Narrows, Sask. death

A 19-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder following a suspicious death in Pelican Narrows, Sask. File / Global News

A man has been charged with second-degree murder after a suspicious death in northern Saskatchewan.

At around 8:10 p.m. CT on July 9, police were called to the Pelican Narrows Health Center for a report of an unresponsive man.

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Attempts to resuscitate Jordan Bedard, 19, were unsuccessful. He is from Sandy Bay, Sask..

Investigators determined Bedard had attended a social gathering at a Pelican Narrows, Sask. residence prior to him being taken to the clinic.

On July 14, RCMP arrested Brett Napoleon Michel, 19, and charged him with second-degree murder.

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He made his first court appearance on Monday. His matter is adjourned until Aug. 9 at Prince Albert provincial court.

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RCMP and the office of the chief coroner are still investigating.

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