The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) says it has been deployed to probe the death of a 46-year-old man whose body was found in Hope, B.C., on Friday.
In a news release on Sunday, IHIT said RCMP were called to the 900-block of Old Hope Princeton Way in Hope, about 120 kilometres east of Vancouver, where officers found the man’s body.
In the release, Sgt. Timothy Pierotti said the man’s death appeared to be the result of a homicide and IHIT was summoned.
Police said the man was from nearby Chilliwack, B.C., but are not releasing his name until his family has been notified.
Pierotti said police believe it was an isolated incident, and there is no risk to the public. They are asking anyone with information to contact IHIT at 1-877-551-4448 or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.