Suspicious Death in St. John’s under Investigation

The RNC's Major Crime Unit is investigating a suspicious death in St. John’s.

Shortly after 4:00 am this morning, police responded to the area of Craigmillar Avenue in St. John’s after reports of unknown trouble.

Upon arrival, officers located a male who was deceased. The death of this man is believed to be suspicious, and investigators are working with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to determine the cause of death.

As the investigation into the circumstances around this suspicious death is active, people are asked to avoid the area of Craigmillar Avenue at this time.

Residents on Craigmillar Avenue are asked to remain inside their homes.

Anyone with CCTV or dash camera footage in the area prior to the police response, or anyone who has information which may assist the investigation is asked to call the RNC at 729-8000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Police will provide updates as information becomes available.