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Police investigating fatal shooting in Natuashish

One man is dead, another is in police custody, and the RCMP's major-crimes unit is travelling to Natuashish to investigate the shooting.

1 man dead, another is in RCMP custody

A photo of an RCMP car door.
Police say a man was shot and killed in Natuashish on Sunday. RCMP took one man into custody after the shooting. (CBC)

One man is dead and another is in police custody after a shooting in Natuashish.

According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, officers were called to an altercation involving a gun late Sunday afternoon.

The caller told police a man had been shot.

Police say he was taken for medical treatment and died Sunday evening.

The RCMP took a man into custody following the shooting, but couldn't confirm specific details such as his age or the type of gun that was used.

The RCMP's major-crimes unit will be in Natuashish to help with the investigation.

A spokesperson said police are expected to release more information about the incident Monday.

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With files from Troy Turner