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Mar 11, 2026 5:52 PM - Connect Newsroom - Jasmine Singh with files from The Canadian Press
A 54-year-old man from Prince Rupert has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of an 84-year-old man in Port Hardy on northern Vancouver Island.
According to a release from Port Hardy RCMP, the suspect was arrested in Prince Rupert last Friday without incident following a lengthy investigation by major crime investigators.
Police say officers were called on Oct. 6, 2024, after reports of an injured man on a pathway in Port Hardy. The 84-year-old victim, who had been living in the community, was taken to hospital but later died from his injuries.
RCMP say the case was taken over by the Major Crime Unit, and investigators continued to gather evidence over nearly two years before making the arrest.
The accused has been charged with second-degree murder and remains in police custody as the case moves through the court process.
