The Manitoba RCMP is investigating after a teenage girl was found dead in Easterville in the early morning hours on Friday.
According to police, the investigation began around 2:10 a.m. when officers received a report of a “deceased female located in an open area in the community.”
When Mounties got to the scene, they found a 16-year-old girl with “obvious” injuries. She was pronounced dead.
The teenager’s death is being investigated as a homicide.
One male has been arrested in relation to this homicide. He is in police custody. No charges have been laid.
RCMP continues to investigate.