The RCMP are investigating a death in Nelson House.

Officers from the local detachment were called to a residence in the community earlier this week following several 911 calls.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene when the police arrived.

The death is being investigated by the Nelson House RCMP detachment as a homicide.

The investigation is ongoing with assistance from the RCMP Major Crime Unit, as well as Thompson and Winnipeg Forensic Identification Units.