Death of missing boy in Rankin Inlet now considered a homicide: RCMP

RANKIN INLET, Nunavut — Nunavut RCMP say the death of a missing boy has been ruled a homicide.

The 11-year-old boy, who police initially said was 12, had been missing for five days.

Searchers located his remains July 8 in an industrial area in Rankin Inlet.

RCMP say the autopsy is complete and his death is now considered a homicide.

Investigators are still waiting to positively identify the victim so his name is not being released.

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They’re asking anyone who may have information to call the Rankin Inlet RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

The Canadian Press