RCMP said they’re treating the death of a senior citizen in MacGregor, Man. as a homicide case.

Police previously called the death suspicious, but said an autopsy has now been completed, leading them to deem the death of Niels “Arne” Nielsen, 96, as a murder. His body was found on May 25.

Nielsen regularly worked outside in his yard at 13 Talbot Street East in MacGregor.
The town is located about 130 km west of Winnipeg.

No arrests have been made.

Officers are asking anyone who may have spoken to Nielsen in the days leading up to May 25, or who may have information on his death, to contact Portage la Prairie RCMP at 204-857-4445.

People can also provide tips anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text “TIPMAN” plus a message to CRIMES (274637).