RCMP in the South Okanagan are investigating a suspicious death after a young man was discovered critically injured in the field at Penticton Secondary School on Sunday morning.
“Just before 6 a.m. on Sunday, September 5, frontline officers from the Penticton RCMP were called to assist BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) with a report of an unresponsive person down,” the RCMP said in a media statement.
Police said the death is suspicious and are asking anyone with information about the deceased man’s identity to contact them.
“Our priority now is to identify this young man and speak with his family,” Superintendent Brian Hunter said, in a media statement.
“As well, we are asking those with information not to share such on social media, but rather in person to a police officer, so that we may gather untainted, first hand information which may assist in advancing this investigation.”
Police said they expect officers to remain on scene throughout the day Sunday as the investigation continues.
All entrances to the track and field area near Penticton Secondary School were blocked off by police tape and a police dog could be seen sniffing for evidence on Sunday morning.
There were also evidence markers set up at the north side of the track.
— with files from Shelby Thom
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