N.W.T RCMP investigating the first homicide of 2020

Behchoko RCMP responded to the report of a deceased man in a residence on March 7th. RCMP Major Crimes Unit took the lead on this investigation, with the support of Behchoko RCMP Detachment, NT RCMP Forensic Identification Services, Police Dog Services and the NWT Office of the Chief Coroner.

As a result of the investigation, police arrested 29-year-old Colton Migwi, from Behchoko, and charged him with murder in relation to the sudden death of a 30-year-old man.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation or other criminal activity is asked to call Behchoko RCMP at 392-1111,