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By The Canadian Press

Man charged with 2nd degree murder after vehicle incident in Vanderhoof, B.C.

Jul 11, 2026 | 10:50 AM

VANDERHOOF — Mounties in Vanderhoof, B.C., say a man is facing a murder charge after a vehicle incident left another man dead.

RCMP say they responded to the incident at around 1 p.m. Thursday in the 1500-block of Loop Road.

Officers found one man dead and arrested a suspect soon after.

Police say they charged a 39-year-old Vanderhoof man with second degree murder on Friday after completing an investigation.

They say the victim was a 38-year-old man who knew the accused.

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Police say they are still looking to speak with anyone who might have dashcam or surveillance video of what happened.

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

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by The Canadian Press

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