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An RCMP collar tab pin is seen in Edmonton, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
By The Canadian Press

Murder charge in 2024 killing of 84-year-old man on Vancouver Island

Mar 11, 2026 | 8:45 AM

PORT HARDY — A Prince Rupert, B.C., man has been arrested and charged with murder in the killing of an 84-year-old man who was found gravely injured on Vancouver Island almost two years ago.

Port Hardy RCMP say the 54-year-old suspect was arrested in Prince Rupert last Friday without incident.

Police in the Port Hardy in the far north of Vancouver Island had received a report of an injured man on a path on Oct. 6, 2024, and the victim was taken to hospital where he died.

The victim was identified as a man who had been living in Port Hardy.

Police say major crime investigators took over the case, and the years-long investigation led to the arrest of the suspect.

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He is charged with second-degree murder and remains in police custody.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 11, 2026.

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by The Canadian Press

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