North District Major Crime Unit concludes Dawson Creek death investigation

July 10, 2026 - Dawson Creek, British Columbia
From: Dawson Creek RCMP

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File: NDMCU 2023-20897 / Dawson Creek RCMP 2023-8186

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."

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