An arrest has been made in connection with a homicide investigation in Lynn Lake.

 

RCMP say 25-year-old Pheonix Rodgers of Lynn Lake has been charged with manslaughter following the death of an 18-year-old man.

 

Police were called to a residence in the community on May 30 after receiving a report of an unresponsive male.

 

The victim was transported to the local nursing station, where he was later pronounced dead.

 

Investigators say information initially suggested the victim had been injured in an ATV collision.

 

 However, further investigation determined he had not been involved in a collision and that his death was the result of a homicide.

 

Rodgers remains in custody, and the investigation continues.