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Suspect wanted in Easterville, Man. homicide arrested: RCMP

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Manitoba RCMP say a man wanted in connection with a homicide in Easterville, Man., has been arrested.

Police have previously said a 28-year-old man was found dead outside a home in the community, roughly 403 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg, on Dec. 17, 2022.

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Police declared the death suspicious and said they were investigating it as a homicide.

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Investigators later said an arrest warrant had been issued for 32-year-old Brent Jeremy George, who was charged with manslaughter in the case.

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In a release Thursday, police said George has since been arrested.

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Police thanked the public for their help in tracking down the suspect.

 

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