Manitoba RCMP said they have arrested a suspect in connection with the death of an 18-year-old man in Gimli on Tuesday.

RCMP said they are now considering the case a homicide investigation.

No charges have been laid, therefore the name of the suspect will not be released yet.

Gimli Mayor Randy Woroniuk said the victim was stabbed, though RCMP have not confirmed this.

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The incident happened near 2nd Avenue in Gimli.

The investigation is ongoing.