A body was found in a North Okanagan home on Thursday, and Vernon RCMP say they’re now investigating a possible homicide.
The home is located along the 2100 block of 32nd Street. Police responded to a disturbance around 3:15 a.m., arriving at the residence to find one person dead.
Three people were taken into custody but were later released.
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“The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP’s Serious Crimes Unit has deemed the death suspicious and the matter is being investigating as a homicide,” said Const. Chris Terleski.
“Our Serious Crimes Unit, with the assistance of RCMP Forensic Identification Services, are continuing to collect evidence at the scene in support of the ongoing investigation.”
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The victim’s identity was not released.
Police added that this is likely an isolated incident with no risk to the public.
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