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Autopsy to be performed on body of Darren Munch
Frank Peebles Citizen staff
The investigation into the death of Darren Munch, felled by gunshots on Oak Street Saturday afternoon, is running at a high pace. Police said Tuesday that their tips and intelligence-gathering have been producing significant results.
“Yes, we continue to receive tips and we are actively pursuing a number of leads,” said Prince George RCMP spokeswoman Const. Lesley Smith.
“The information we are receiving is a clear indication of how supportive our community is in assisting their police force, and knowing we can’t do this alone. We would like to thank the public for their assistance. By working as a team we will hopefully bring this investigation to a close in a timely fashion.”
A small memorial spot was gathering at the site Munch was killed by a shooter, still at large. Bouquets of flowers were piled on the curb at 2408 Oak Street where the incident occurred.
Smith said an autopsy has been scheduled for today which would hopefully provide further forensic information to help police locate the perpetrator.
Bank robber suspect in custody
Citizen staff
The elderly man accused of robbing a bank made an appearance in Prince George provincial court on Monday.
Garry Robert Beaven, 75, who faces one count of robbery, was released on an undertaking that requires him to remain at his place of residence, Simon Fraser Lodge. He is also to undergo a psychiatric evaluation and is next scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 20.
Police apprehended Beaven at Spruceland Mall on Friday a short distance away from the scene of a robbery at Scotiabank in which a man with a walker demanded cash from the teller.
Country star coming to P.G.
Citizen staff
Legendary country megastar Reba McEntire will perform on Halloween at CN Centre.
Over her 33-year career, McEn-tire sold more than 55 million albums, produced 33 No. 1 hits, claimed two Grammys, seven Country Music Association Awards, 12 Academy of Country Music Awards, nine People’s Choice Awards and 15 American Music Awards.
Strange is the debut single from Keep on Loving You and is the fastest-rising solo single and highest solo chart debut. The new album is the follow-up to Reba Duets, which hit No. 1 on both pop and country album charts. McEntire’s last 13 studio albums each reached platinum status after hitting one million in sales.
Tickets go on sale Aug. 20 at all Ticketmaster outlets.
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Violent assault puts man in hospital
Victim, 22, treated for broken jaw, face lacerations
The police dog service was called out to search for evidence after a man was badly beaten early Tuesday morning on Ingledew Avenue at 20th Avenue near Fort George Park.
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Frank Peebles Citizen staff
Police are on the hunt for a suspect in yet another violent crime involving a young male victim recognized by local police.
A little after 4 a.m. Tuesday, Prince George RCMP were called to the 1700 block of Queensway where a passerby had come upon a badly beaten youth.
“The investigation led police to the turn-around on Ingledew Street and 20th Avenue by Fort George Park where they located the victim’s bike and a trail of blood left by the victim,” said Prince George RCMP spokes-
woman Const. Lesley Smith.
The victim was a 22-year-old man. He was taken to University Hospital where he was treated for a broken jaw, lacerations to his face and head trauma.
This incident happened only two days after the killing of another male youth, also known to police.
It opened up the question about whether the two violent outbursts were connected.
“It is too early in the investigation, but I don’t at this time think it is in any way connected,” said Smith. “However, this individual (the victim) is well known to us. It is unknown what transpired to result in such serious injuries. From
what I understand he is being cooperative. He was able to provide police with some details before he was taken away by ambulance. He was then unconscious at the hospital for treatment, and we are waiting to speak with him further when he is medically ready. In the meantime, we are hoping somebody in the public can help us with the investigation. We know there was a gathering in that area prior to the assault. We would like to speak to those individuals.”
The victim, a native male, was riding a black bike at the time of the incident.
There are no clear suspects at this time, said Smith.
Dry needles and underbrush in the forest are helping the forest fires, not the forest fire fighters.
Citizen photo by Brent Braaten
Tinder
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Wind fanning flames in the forest
Gordon Hoekstra Citizen staff
The province issued a warning Tuesday that fires already expanding in north and central
B.C. could turn aggressive because of forecast strong winds in the next two days.
The public is being asked to stay out of the back country.
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