

One man is dead and four people are in custody after a violent altercation in the area of Golf Avenue in St. John’s.
RNC Cst. James Cadigan confirmed the fatality at a media availability Wednesday afternoon. Police had initially been called for a weapons offence, but when they arrived, they found there had been an altercation and a man was dead in the street. The RNC has now launched a homicide investigation.
Three of the people could be seen being taken into custody as police had their weapons drawn Wednesday morning. Residents of the area bordered by Golf Avenue, Rickett’s Road, St. Clare Avenue, and Army Street had been asked to shelter in place, but that order has since been lifted.

The RNC says there will continue to be a police presence in the area. More information will be provided as the investigation progresses.

