Aklavik man found dead, investigation continues

Aklavik RCMP are investigating a sudden death in the community.

Police responded to a call on Wednesday afternoon to find a 40-year old man dead in an Aklavik residence.

Members of the Northwest Territories RCMP Major Crimes Unit; Forensic Identification Services and NWT Coroner Service have travelled to Aklavik and are investigating this death. The RCMP is supporting the NWT Coroner Service in their investigation.

As always, we will update you when more information is available.

Cameron Wilkinson
Cameron Wilkinson
News Reporter

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