A homicide investigation is underway near Sault Ste. Marie Family YMCA, police say.

A victim was found with life-threatening injuries at a residence in the 100 block of Poplar Avenue following a call to 911 at about 9 p.m. Saturday. The person was brought to Sault Area Hospital and later died of their injuries.

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The name of the deceased was not released by police.

No arrest has been made. An investigation continues. A section of Poplar Avenue, south of the Y, was taped off Sunday morning. Two police cars were on scene.

Residents in the area are asked to check surveillance or dash cam footage taken between 8 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday and contact Det. Sgt. Sean O’Dell at 705-949-6300, ext. 288.

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