The North District Major Crime Unit (NDMCU) has concluded its investigation into the death of a man found deceased at a residence in Dawson Creek in November 2023.
On November 16, 2023, at approximately 3 p.m. MST, Dawson Creek RCMP responded to a report of a sudden death at a residence in the 600 block of 106 Avenue. Officers attended and located 37-year-old Byron Horne deceased inside the home.
Given the circumstances identified during the initial stages of the investigation, the death was treated as a homicide and the North District Major Crime Unit assumed conduct of the investigation.
Following a thorough and extensive investigation, NDMCU has determined that Mr. Horne’s death was not the result of foul play. Investigators determined the injuries sustained were self-inflicted and that no criminality was involved.
“Investigators remained committed to conducting a comprehensive and objective investigation to determine exactly what occurred,” said Cpl. Brett Urano, BC RCMP spokesperson.
“The investigation involved the careful assessment of all available evidence and investigative avenues. As a result, investigators determined that Mr. Horne’s death was not a homicide and that no criminal offence had occurred.”
