Port Hardy RCMP have launched a homicide investigation after an individual who is believed to have been assaulted died after being transported to hospital.
The Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit has been deployed to assist with the case.
Police said they received a report just after 4:30 p.m. Sunday about the incident on Park Drive.
Forensic officers and the B.C. Coroners Service are also part of the investigation.
Evidence is still being gathered and no further details are being released at this time, police said.
Anyone with information or who has dashcam footage from the area is asked to call the VIIMCU Information Line at 250-380-6211.
