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Homicide investigation launched over death following ‘altercation’ at Charlie Lake boat ramp

The Fort St. John RCMP were called to the Charlie Lake boat ramp at around 11:10 p.m. on March 13th to reports of several people in an “altercation.” One person has died after the incident and a homicide investigation has been launched.

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The RCMP were called to the Charlie Lake boat ramp on March 13th. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson)

CHARLIE LAKE, B.C. — Police officers are investigating a potential homicide at Charlie Lake. 

The Fort St. John RCMP were called to the Charlie Lake boat ramp at around 11:10 p.m. on March 13th after hearing reports that several people were in an “altercation.”

One person had sustained serious injuries, and was taken to hospital by their friends, but later succumbed to their injuries. 

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The North District Major Crime Unit is investigating, but says it was an isolated incident.

The Charlie Lake boat ramp and the surrounding area has been closed while investigators process the scene and gather evidence. 

Anyone who witnessed the incident or may have dashcam footage is asked to contact the Fort St. John RCMP at 250-787-8140. 

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Franki joined the Moose Media team in January 2025 as news director.

Hailing from the UK, Franki graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in history and publishing media from Oxford Brookes University.

She has worked in the local news industry since 2016 on various newspapers in Britain’s south east, including as the editor of five newspapers in London. She arrived in Canada in August 2024 to travel around British Columbia, but has now settled in Fort St John.

Franki is a cat lover who enjoys reading, tap dancing, going to the gym and learning to play musical instruments in her spare time.

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