Craigmillar Avenue is now open to traffic but the investigation continues into what police are calling a suspicious death.
RNC Media Relations Officer James Cadigan says they located a man who was deceased around 4 a.m.
⚠️UPDATE⚠️ Craigmillar Avenue, @CityofStJohns, is now open to traffic. Officers maintain a presence in the lower end of the street for scene continuity. #nltraffic #YourRNC
— Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (@RNC_PoliceNL) July 5, 2020
He says the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is currently working to determine the cause of death.
Earlier, police issued a warning for residents to shelter in place due to a developing situation.
The RNC are asking people for CCTV or dash cam footage in the area prior to their arrival.
Those with information are asked to call the RNC at 729-8000, or Crimestoppers at 1-888-222-8477 (TIPS).
Earlier Story:
Craigmillar Avenue remains closed to traffic as police continue to process the scene of what they are now calling a suspicious death.
What appears to be a body is lying in the middle of the road. It is covered in a yellow tarp.
— Linda Swain (@LindaSwainVOCM) July 5, 2020
Nearby an SUV, driver-side door open, sits askew against the sidewalk.
Police, responding to incoming calls at about 4 a.m., located a man who was deceased.
The RNC is asking people for CCTV or dash cam footage in the area prior to their arrival. Anyone with information is asked to contact the RNC at 729-8000 or Crime Stoppers 1-888-222-8477.
The road remains closed to traffic. pic.twitter.com/GLKR2Qot2E
— Linda Swain (@LindaSwainVOCM) July 5, 2020
Police then issued a warning for residents to shelter in place due to a developing situation. All warnings and cautions remain in place at this hour.
Investigators are working with the Chief Medical Examiner to determine the cause of death. Operational Patrol Services and Forensic Identification will remain in the area to secure the scene and canvass the neighborhood.
UPDATE– Officers will remain on scene securing an area of Craigmiller Avenue in order to render safe. We ask area residents to remain inside at this time, & there is still no public access to Craigmiller Avenue. More information to follow. #nltraffic
— Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (@RNC_PoliceNL) July 5, 2020
