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Leduc RCMP investigate suspicous death in Calmar, Alta.

File: A placard outisde of a Royal Canadian Mountain Police office. RCMP

Mounties are investigating a death in the small town of Calmar, Alta.

Leduc RCMP were called to a home in the town on Sunday around 5:35 a.m. Police and EMS found a deceased man.

A different man inside the home was arrested at that time. In the same news release, police said they were looking for a man by the name of Jesse John Cardinal who “is believed to be associated to the call for service.”

Read more: 2 men arrested, 1 suspect still on the loose after shooting in Leduc last summer

A second news release sent two hours later said RCMP had located Cardinal, with no mention of an arrest.

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The Alberta RCMP major crimes unit has taken over the investigation.

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No charges have been laid as of yet.

Police say further updates will be provided when additional information can be shared.

Calmar is 17 kilometres west of Leduc.

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