Police Investigate Mackenzie Death, Search for Suspect Drake Matthew Kerr

Waking up to the sound of gunshots in your neighborhood. That's what residents of Centennial Drive in Mackenzie experienced on September 29, 2024. When police arrived at a home on this quiet street, they found a man from Fort St. James had lost his life. The BC RCMP North District Major Crime Unit is now leading the investigation. They're teaming up with local Mackenzie RCMP and the BC Coroners Service to solve this mystery. Don't be surprised if you see more police cars around; they'll be busy gathering clues.Here’s where things get serious. On October 1, 2024, a second-degree murder charge was approved against Drake Matthew Kerr from Mackenzie. A warrant is out for his arrest. Police want to talk to anyone who might know something about the incident or has seen anything suspicious on their security cameras. If you have any information about Drake Matthew Kerr’s whereabouts, give the Mackenzie RCMP a call at 250-997-3288. It's important to help police piece together what happened that morning.