Manslaughter Charge Laid in Sparwood Homicide Investigation

October 30, 2026 - Sparwood, British Columbia
From: Elk Valley Regional RCMP

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File: 2025E-19715

On November 2, 2025, Elk Valley RCMP responded to a report of a deceased 49-year-old male in the 100 block of Aspen Drive in Sparwood. Due to the circumstances surrounding the death, the Southeast District Major Crime Unit assumed conduct of the investigation.

Following a thorough investigation, on October 28, 2026, Tracy Erickson of Sparwood was arrested and has been charged with one count of manslaughter in relation to the death.

"This charge is the result of an extensive investigation by our officers and policing partners," said Sgt. Simon Caruth of the Southeast District Major Crime Unit. "We would like to thank the public for the information provided throughout this investigation, as well as our policing partners whose support was invaluable."

Investigators would like to acknowledge the contributions of the Elk Valley RCMP, British Columbia Highway Patrol, and the RCMP Forensic Identification Section during the course of this investigation.

As the matter is now before the courts, no further details will be released at this time.

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