On Saturday, July 9, at approximately 9:20 am, Manitoba First Nations Police Service officers attended to a complaint of assault at a residence in Canupawakpa Dakota Nation. When officers arrived on scene, a 36-year-old male from Canupawakpa was located deceased inside the residence.

The death is considered suspicious.

RCMP Major Crime Services is helping with the investigation and continues to be assisted by the Manitoba First Nations Police Service in the ongoing investigation.