Vernon, B.C., Mounties are investigating a suspected homicide in the city’s Bella Vista area.
The body was discovered outside at around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, near Okanagan Hills Boulevard in Vernon.
“We’re in the very early stages of our investigation at this time, but the death has been deemed suspicious and is being investigated as a homicide,” Const. Chris Terleski said.
“Our Serious Crimes Unit has taken conduct of the investigation and is asking for the public’s help.”
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Investigators are interested in speaking with anyone who may have observed or witnessed a person or vehicle parked or stopped around the hairpin turn on Okanagan Hills Boulevard between the morning of Aug. 19 and 8 a.m. on Aug. 20.
Anyone who may have dashcam footage or information that could assist with the investigation is asked to contact the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP at (250) 545-7171 and quote file # 2024-14152
No additional information is available for release and updates will be provided when available.
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