Regina police have initiated a death investigation following the grim discovery of a man's body on the city's east side over the weekend.
Discovery on Prince of Wales Drive
According to an official news release from the Regina Police Service (RPS), officers were called to the 2000 block of Prince of Wales Drive at 4:59 a.m. on Saturday, January 19, 2024. Upon arrival, they located the body of a deceased adult male.
The area was immediately secured as a crime scene, and the specialized RPS Forensic Identification Unit was summoned to conduct a thorough examination. Police have confirmed the body was found "on the far north side of the lot on that block closest to Victoria Avenue, outside a business."
Limited Details Released
In a statement issued Sunday, police emphasized the preliminary nature of the investigation. "At this early stage of the investigation, there are no further details that will be released to the public. The victim’s name will not be released at this time," the RPS news release stated.
This standard protocol allows investigators to properly notify next of kin and preserve the integrity of the ongoing probe. No information regarding the man's age, the cause of death, or any potential suspects has been disclosed.
Appeal for Public Assistance
The Regina Police Service is urging anyone with information that could aid investigators to come forward. Individuals can contact the RPS at 306-777-6500 or provide tips anonymously through Regina Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
As the investigation continues, residents in the area can expect a continued police presence as forensic experts and detectives work to piece together the circumstances leading to the man's death.
