The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba(IIU) is Investigating the death of a man following interactions with the Ste. Rose du Lac RCMP.
On December 3rd, Ste. Rose RCMP officers responded to a call for service and found a suspect vehicle with four people in it, in the ditch on Provincial Road 481, south of Crane River. One of the suspects fled the scene, and the other three were all arrested.
On January 4th, the RCMP received a missing person report for the 29-year-old male suspect that fled the scene. On January 5th, officers went to the last known location of the individual and found his body in the woods. He's believed to have suffered from hypothermia.
As the incident involves a death, the IIU is investigating the case, and a request for a civilian monitor will be made to the Manitoba Police Commission.
Witnesses or other individuals who have information or video footage that may assist the investigation are asked to contact the IIU toll-free at 1-844-667-6060. The investigation is ongoing so the IIU isn't giving more details at this time.
