A 30-year-old Swan River man has been arrested in connection to a recent homicide investigation conducted by Swan River RCMP and Major Crimes Unit.

On January 18, 2019, at approximately 11:40pm, Swan River RCMP responded to a report of a stabbing at a residence located on 5th Avenue South in the community of Swan River. Upon arrival, officers were led to an injured and unresponsive 39-year-old male in the residence. The male victim was from Swan River.

Police say that EMS attended the residence and initiated treatment to the victim who was later pronounced deceased at the scene.

RCMP report that on January 20, 2019, a 30-year-old male from Swan River was located and arrested. The suspect remains in police custody and RCMP are not searching for other suspects.

Swan River RCMP along with our Major Crimes Unit continue to investigate this incident.