SQ investigates homicide in Sainte-Julie

The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) is investigating after a man’s body was discovered in Sainte-Julie Tuesday morning.

SQ spokesperson Christine Coulombe said a patrol car made the discovery after noticing an immobilized vehicle on Chemin de la Belle-Rivière just after midnight.

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Officers discovered the man’s body nearby. His death was pronounced at the scene.

“His body bore signs of violence,” Coulombe said, adding his death was being treated as a homicide.

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The SQ is leading the investigation with assistance from the local police force.

The victim has yet be identified.