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RCMP investigating homicide in Houston, B.C. after reported shooting

Houston RCMP says officers were called to a reported shooting on Sunday. THE CANADIAN PRESS IMAGES/Lee Brown

Houston RCMP says one person is dead after a reported shooting in the northern B.C. community.

Investigators were called to the 2100 block of Cataline Court around 4:20 p.m. on Sunday, according to Mounties.

Responding officers found an adult man dead at the scene, which is being investigated as a homicide. The victim has not been identified.

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The B.C. RCMP (E-Division) Major Crime Section has now taken over the case.

Houston RCMP described the killing as an “isolated incident,” and said there was no suggestion the public was at risk.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Houston RCMP or Crime Stoppers if they wish to remain anonymous.

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