The Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) is investigating the recent death of a 56 year old man in the city as a homicide.

In a media release sent out Monday afternoon police said the death of Sheldon Mannix was determined to be a homicide after investigation by them and the coroner’s service. An autopsy was also performed.

Police said Mannix was found dead on Oct. 25 when police went to the 1000 block of Branion Drive to do welfare check.

Anyone with information is being asked to call PAPS or Crime Stoppers.