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Police investigating fatal shooting in Natuashish

One man is dead, another is in police custody, and the RCMP's major-crimes unit is travelling to Natuashishto investigate the shooting.

1 man dead, another is in RCMP custody

A photo of an RCMP car door.
Police say a man was shot and killed in Natuashish on Sunday. RCMP took one man into custody after the shooting. (CBC)

One man is dead and another is in police custody after a shooting in Natuashish.

According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, officers were called to an altercation involving a gun late Sunday afternoon.

The caller told police a man had been shot.

Police say he was taken for medical treatment and died Sunday evening.

The RCMP tooka man into custody following the shooting, but couldn't confirm specific details such ashis age or the type of gun that was used.

The RCMP'smajor-crimes unit will be in Natuashishto help withthe investigation.

A spokesperson said police are expected to release more information about the incident Monday.

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With files from Troy Turner