Man found dead at homeless encampment in Gatineau

Gatineau police say friend discovered man unresponsive in tent Thursday afternoon

Image | Robert-Guertin Centre Gatineau

Caption: A Gatineau police car parked in front of tents, which are behind police tape, on Thursday evening near the Robert-Guertin Centre in Gatineau, Que. A man was discovered dead inside a tent, according to police. (Felix Desroches/Radio-Canada)

Gatineau police say a man was discovered dead at a homeless encampment near the Robert-Guertin Centre in Gatineau, Que., on Thursday afternoon.
The man, whose identity and age aren't being released at this time, was discovered by a friend in the man's tent, say Service de Police de la Ville de Gatineau (SVPG). The friend contacted police at about 3:30 p.m.
Police say the man was pronounced dead at the scene and his body was taken to the Hull Hospital.
Police say his death is still under investigation.

Image | Robert-Guertin Centre Gatineau, Que.

Caption: Tents behind police tape at the homeless encampment near Robert-Gertin Centre on Thursday. (Felix Desroches/Radio-Canada)