The RCMP continues to work to confirm the identities of the four victims who were located on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, near the town of Emerson, Manitoba. Our investigators are working closely with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of Manitoba and pursuing other investigative avenues to confirm the names. We are also in regular contact with Indian consular officials who have arrived in Manitoba. Once the identities have been confirmed, our priority will be to formally notify the next of kin.
We are aware that some media outlets are publishing the possible identities of the four victims. As a law enforcement organization, we will not be in a position to confirm these names until we have 100 percent certainty of their identities and next of kin notification is completed.
The investigation is ongoing and we continue to work with U.S. authorities, including Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security Investigations.
When we have further information to share, we will advise.