RCMP locate woman in relation to Grande Prairie homicide

EDMONTON- Grande Prairie RCMP have confirmed the death of a 51-year-old man outside the city limits Wednesday is a homicide.

Patrick Kearney, of Grande Prairie, was found dead around 5:00 a.m. Wednesday morning, in the area of Resources Road and the entrance to the Dune’s subdivision.

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Kearney’s cause of death is not being released. However, RCMP say a bike was located at the scene, but they do not believe Kearney was hit by a vehicle. Police say they are not investigating the incident as a hit and run.

Early Saturday, officers were searching for a woman they believed may have information that could assist them in their investigation. Police say they have located 32-year-old Erin Walker, who is from the Grande Prairie area.

RCMP are asking anyone with information on Kearney’s death to contact RCMP at 780-830-5700.