Manitoba

RCMP seek tips in 2007 slaying in Thompson

RCMP are asking the public for help in solving the two-year-old homicide of a 61-year-old man in Thompson.

Manitoba RCMP are appealing to the public for assistance in solving the killing of a 61-year-old man in the northern city of Thompson.

Bernard Carlson was shot to death by an intruder or intruders who broke into his Yale Avenue home on Oct. 26, 2007, Sgt. Line Karpish said Tuesday.

Police and Carlson’s family are asking anyone with information to contact RCMP in Thompson, about 740 kilometres north of Winnipeg, at 204-677-6909 or call Manitoba Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.