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Regina police investigating city’s 8th homicide of 2021

A recent death investigation by the Regina Police Service is now being regarded as the city's eighth homicide of 2021. Derek Putz / Global News

The Regina Police Service says it’s investigating the city’s eighth homicide of 2021.

Regina police say they responded to a report of an injured man on the 800 block of Princess Street shortly after 5 a.m. on Thursday.

Officers provided first aid to the man until EMS arrived. He was then taken to hospital where he later died, police said.

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Police identified the man as Jason Lee Bird, 33, and have notified his family. The man’s family has also been offered victim resources services.

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The investigation continues and anyone with information regarding Bird’s death is asked to contact police at 306-777-6500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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