Manitoba RCMP are investigating a homicide near the airport in Russell.
Police said they were called to an assault on Highway 16, where they found an injured 40-year-old man.
The man was taken to hospital, where he died of his injuries.
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Russell RCMP and Major Crime Services continue to investigate.
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