Sudbury police identify person found dead at Bell Park on July 31
In hopes that it will help their investigation, Greater Sudbury Police have released the name of the man who was found dead at Bell Park on July 31.
“Police have confirmed the identity of the individual who was located deceased as 36-year old Pat Forgues,” police said in a news release Monday.
“With the family’s permission, the Greater Sudbury Police Service is releasing his name in order to obtain additional information to progress the investigation.”
A member of the public called 911 after discovering the deceased early in the morning at Bell Park.
Officers were then dispatched to the area of the large gazebo near Main Beach at Ramsey Lake, north of the amphitheatre, shortly after 6 a.m.
"Information provided was that Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services were on scene for an individual who required medical attention," police said in a news release at the time.
"Upon arrival, paramedics determined that the individual was deceased."
On Monday, police said they are hoping to speak with anyone who saw Forgues or had interactions with him on the evening of July 30.
“Police are also asking anyone who was present at Bell Park in the early morning hours of July 31 … to come forward,” police said.
Anyone with information relating to this matter is asked to call the Greater Sudbury Police Service at 705-675-9171.
“Our deepest condolences and thoughts remain with the family of the deceased during this difficult time,” police said.
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