Kamloops man dead after early morning fight

RCMPin Kamloops, B.C., are investigating the city's fourth confirmedhomicide of the year after a 42-year-old man died after an apparent street fight on the city'snorth shore.

Police are now looking for a man believed to have been involved in the fight and any witnesses who may have seen something or been involved.

"The event appears to have stemmed from an argument between two individuals who possibly became acquainted earlier that night," said Cpl.Jody Neuls.

It's believed the man met the suspect at a local pub.

No weapon used

The KamloopsSerious Crimes Unit is now investigatingthe case.

Neulssays an autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death, butpolice do know that no weapons were used during the fight.

Police were calledjust before 3 a.m. PT on Dec. 30 near Tranquille Road and Wood Streetafter there were reports about a fight in progress.

When police arrived, they found a 42-year-old man unconsciouson the ground.

Man died on scene

Paramedics were called in to provide medical treatment, but the man died of his injuries before they were able to rush himto hospital.

Police do not believe there is any risk to the public in this case.

Neuls is asking anyone who may have seen something or who hasinformation to come forward to Crimestoppers or Kamloops police.