RCMP say a suspicious death in Shellbrook, Sask., is now a homicide investigation.
On Friday, police say a young male was brought to the Shellbrook Hospital between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. with serious injuries.
Police say Wesley Custer, 20, died a short time later.
Custer was originally from Denare Beach, but was living in the Montreal Lake and Prince Albert areas.
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Major crimes is asking the public for help in identifying Custer’s activities in the days before his death, including who he was with and where he was.
Information can be reported to Shellbrook RCMP at 1-306-747-2606 or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Anonymous tips can also be made online.
Police said they also want to speak to anyone who saw any suspicious activity around the area of Shellbrook Hospital on Friday evening between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. in order to identify who brought Custer to the hospital.
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Suspicious activity includes persons, vehicles or events that seemed unusual or out of place.
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