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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