Manitoba RCMP are set to announce details of a preliminary investigation regarding five suspicious deaths is Southern Manitoba, during a news conference this afternoon at 4 p.m.

According to the media advisory sent out by Manitoba RCMP earlier today, officers are on scene at three different locations across Southern Manitoba - Highway 3 between Carman & Winkler, Highway 248 (north of PTH 424) near St. Eustache and a residence in Carman.

One suspect in custody.

RCMP stress, there is no risk to public safety.