More information has been released regarding an incident that took place Friday at a Portage la Prairie motel.

There was a heavy police presence at the Hi-Way Motel around 1 p.m. Friday.

"RCMP received a call of a 37-year-old male from Winnipeg in medical distress on Saskatchewan Avenue West in Portage la Prairie," says Cst. Larry Neufeld of the Portage RCMP.

"EMS attended the scene where the 37-year-old was pronounced deceased. The area was secured until specialized units arrived and could investigate the area."

He notes the investigation continues. An autopsy had been scheduled for today.

 

 

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There was a significant police presence on Saskatchewan Avenue West In Portage this afternoon.

Several RCMP vehicles and an ambulance were at the Hi-Way Motel around 1 o'clock.

We contacted the RCMP, but no information's been released yet.

As soon as something's available, we'll let you know.

Another view of the scene