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Murder charge laid in death of 48-year-old Fort Smith man

RCMP

A Fort Smith man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a 48-year-old man.

Wilfred Abraham, 54, was arrested and remanded to custody after a man was found deceased in the community Monday evening, stated an RCMP news release Wednesday.

The NWT Coroner Service has ordered a post mortem examination.

RCMP and the NWT Coroner Service are continuing to investigate.

Abraham is due to appear in a Yellowknife court on Aug. 16.