A man was arrested in Prince Rupert last week in connection to the death of a senior man in Port Hardy.
On March 6, Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit (VIIMCU) investigators with the help of Prince Rupert RCMP arrested a 54-year-old man in Prince Rupert without incident.
The arrest was made in connection with the death of 84-year-old Real Menard of Port Hardy who died on Oct. 6, 2024.
Menard was found injured on a path near Rupert St. and was transported to the hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
VIIMCU then assumed conduct of the investigation.
The BC Prosecution Service approved one count of second-degree murder against the 54-year-old suspect.
The suspect remains in custody pending his next court appearance.
