Regina Police and Coroner's Service Rule Death as Non-Criminal
The Regina Police Service (RPS) has officially declared the death of a man discovered in an east-end commercial area as non-criminal, following a thorough investigation conducted in partnership with the Saskatchewan Coroner's Service. This conclusion was reached after comprehensive procedures, including an autopsy, which determined no foul play was involved in the incident.
Discovery and Initial Response
Police officers were dispatched to the scene in the early hours of Saturday morning, responding to a call in the 2000 block of Prince of Wales Drive. Upon arrival at approximately 5 a.m., authorities located the body of an adult male in a commercial lot situated on the far north side of the block, adjacent to Victoria Avenue and outside a local business establishment.
According to the official news release issued by the Regina Police Service on Tuesday, the initial findings prompted a coordinated investigation with the provincial coroner's office to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the death.
Investigation Details and Conclusion
The collaborative examination between law enforcement and medical authorities involved multiple stages:
- Scene assessment and evidence collection at the commercial location
- Comprehensive autopsy performed by the Saskatchewan Coroner's Service
- Review of available surveillance and witness information
- Medical and background investigation into the deceased individual
Following this meticulous process, both agencies confirmed that the death resulted from non-criminal causes. In accordance with standard protocol and privacy considerations, the Regina Police Service has indicated that the identity of the deceased will not be publicly released.
Community Context and Police Statement
This incident occurred in a commercial sector of Regina's east end, an area that typically experiences regular business activity and traffic. The Regina Police Service has emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to public safety related to this case, given the non-criminal determination.
A police spokesperson elaborated on the discovery location, noting the body was found specifically "on the far north side of the lot on that block closest to Victoria Avenue, outside a business." This precise description helps contextualize the incident within the urban commercial landscape of Regina.
The Regina Police Service maintains that all standard procedures were followed in this investigation, and the case will be formally closed with the coroner's office retaining jurisdiction over the official cause of death documentation.
