Suspicious death in Pelly Crossing confirmed to be a homicide
Press Release
December 19, 2017
Pelly Crossing, Yukon
On Monday, December 18th, an autopsy took place in Vancouver on the body of Derek Edwards, a 37-year-old First Nation man who died in Pelly Crossing on December 13th.
Results from the autopsy have confirmed his death to be a homicide.
If you have any information about the death of Mr. Edwards, please contact Pelly Crossing RCMP at (867) 537-2677.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can also provide information through Crime Stoppers at www.crimestoppersyukon.ca or by phone at 1-800-222-8477.
The RCMP would like to thank Selkirk First Nation and the residents of Pelly Crossing for their assistance and cooperation while RCMP officers worked to gather information and evidence in the community over the past several days.
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Contact information
Yukon RCMP – Media Relations
867-633-9330
mdiv.communications@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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