Man found dead in Swan River park a homicide: RCMP
Swan River RCMP are turning to the public for help in a homicide investigation involving the death of a man from Brandon, Man.
According to police, officers were called to an unresponsive man in Legion Park around 11 p.m. Friday.
RCMP said the 21-year-old victim had “obvious” injuries and died at the scene.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Swan River RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
The investigation is ongoing.
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