An 18-year-old man in Lynn Lake is dead as the result of a homicide.

Early Saturday morning,  Lynn Lake RCMP received a report of an unresponsive male at a residence in the community.

Officers found an 18-year-old man who was transported to the Nursing Station and later pronounced deceased.

Information provided to officers on scene was that the man had been involved in an ATV collision and suffered the serious injuries.

The investigation has determined that the victim was in fact not involved in an ATV collision and that his death was the result of a homicide.

Lynn Lake RCMP, along with RCMP Major Crime Services and RCMP Forensic Identification Services, continue to investigate.