By Erika Rolling

RCMP

Fatal assault in John D’or Prairie area

Dec 6, 2023 | 10:56 AM

Fort Vermillion RCMP say a man died due to an assault on Tuesday December 4.

Mounties were dispatched to the medical centre in John D’or Prairie, where a man had been assaulted and dropped off. He later succumbed to his injuries.

RCMP are treating this death as a homicide and the Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit has taken over investigation.

An autopsy has been scheduled by the Edmonton Medical Examiner’s office.

There is no evidence to suggest a risk to the public at this time and the investigation is ongoing.

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If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please contact the Fort Vermilion RCMP detachment at 780-927-3255 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www. P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.