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RCMP investigating 'sudden death' in Whitehorse's McIntyre subdivision

Emergency vehicles were stationed outside a residence on Murphy Rd. since early Wednesday morning. Officials could be seen entering and leaving the residence wearing masks and protective clothing.

Police provide few details after emergency vehicles, forensics officers seen at residence

Officials wearing protective gear could be seen entering the residence on Wednesday morning. (Cheryl Kawaja/CBC)

RCMP in Whitehorse are investigating a reported "sudden death" at a residence in the McIntyre subdivision.

Whitehorse RCMP investigate a 'sudden death' in the the McIntyre subdivision, Apr. 19, 2017. (Mike Rudyk/CBC)

Emergency vehicles were stationed outside a residence on Murphy Rd. since early Wednesday morning. Officials could be seen entering and leaving the residence wearing masks and protective clothing.

A police news release provides few details, saying officers had received a report of a death.

The Whitehorse Major Crimes Unit and Forensic Identification Section are investigating.