Port Alberni RCMP have arrested a suspect in their investigation into the death of 20-year-old Clifton Alec Johnston of Port Alberni and Ahousat.

B次元官网网址淎 suspect has been identified and arrested, however the work is not yet finished for our investigators as they continue to complete priority tasks,B次元官网网址� Port Alberni RCMP Detachment Commander Insp. Eric Rochette said.

B次元官网网址淭his is believed to be an isolated incident where the suspect and victim were known to each other, however the Port Alberni RCMP General Investigation Section is appealing for witnesses.B次元官网网址�

JohnstonB次元官网网址檚 body was found early in the morning of March 27, 2021 on the grass in front of the Port Alberni Friendship Center on Fourth Avenue. He had suffered numerous stab wounds to his chest and succumbed to his injuries.

The Port Alberni RCMP continues to work with partners including the RCMP Forensic Identification Section and the BC CoronerB次元官网网址檚 Service on this investigation. A report to Crown Counsel has not yet been submitted, charges have not yet been approved, and thus the suspect will not be identified, the RCMP said.

More than 100 of JohnstonB次元官网网址檚 family and friends gathered in front of the friendship center on Monday night to honour the young manB次元官网网址檚 memory.