NLC international student killed in altercation

Northern Lights College international student Gurkirat Singh Manocha was reportedly killed in an altercation at Charlie Lake near Fort St John. Fort St John RCMP officers were called the Charlie Lake boat ramp after receiving reports of an altercation involving “numerous individuals.” Manocha was reportedly injured and later succumbed to the injuries. Northern Lights stated that it is “supporting our campus community while working with RCMP to verify information.” Fort St John Mayor Lilia Hansen released a statement expressing condolences and noting that a sudden loss “touches classmates, educators, coworkers, and neighbours across our community.”