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Coroner IDs victim of suspicious death in Pelly Crossing as Raine Andrew Silas

Coroner Kirsten Macdonald says an autopsy is now being done on Silas's body. Police continue to investigate the death.

Autopsy being done today, as RCMP continue investigation

Yukon's coroner has identified the man killed in Pelly Crossing on Friday as Raine Andrew Silas. (Facebook/Charlene Baker)

Yukon's coroner has identified the young man who died in Pelly Crossing on Friday as Raine Andrew Silas.

RCMP have said the death is considered suspicious, but have provided no other details.

Coroner Kirsten Macdonald says an autopsy is being done today to learn more about how the man died.

Police are still investigating.