Second man found dead at Gatineau homeless encampment

Published Dec 07, 2023  • 

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Gatineau police have confirmed a second man has died at a homeless encampment near the Robert-Guertin arena on Carillon Street.

First responders received a number of reports of an unconscious man at about 8:45 p.m.

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Paramedics transported the man to hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

Police said a release that the coroner is to investigate the case and there would be no further information for the time being.

On Nov. 27, a man was found dead inside a tent at the encampment.

The victim was later identified as Marc Jodoin, 47.

The coroner is also investigating this case.

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