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RCMP conducting homicide investigation on Samson Cree Nation

RCMP and the CPP were investigating the death of a woman on the CP Rail line in Banff Dec. 29, 2022. Global News

RCMP in central Alberta are looking for a suspect in what appears to be a homicide on the Samson Cree Nation.

Maskwacis RCMP were called to a gun complaint just before 4:30 a.m. on Saturday.

When officers arrived, they found a 19-year-old man with serious injuries. Despite rescue efforts by police and paramedics, he was pronounced dead.

The victim has been identified as Maskwacis resident Riley Evan Bull.

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An autopsy is expected on Tuesday.

The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes unit has taken over the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Maskwacis RCMP at 780-585-3767 anonymously through Crime Stoppers.

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