RCMP were called to a rural property in Hardwood Ridge on July 23 at approximately 5:30 pm on report of a body. Police arrived to find 50 year old Ronald Richard dead at the scene.

An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the cause of death.

RCMP have said the homicide was not random, and no arrests have been made at this time.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the West District RCMP at 506-357-4300.