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Foul play suspected in Victoria, B.C. suspicious death

Victoria police at the scene of a suspicious death on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. Global News

Police in Victoria, B.C., say they believe foul play was involved in a suspicious death early Thursday morning.

Police were called to the 1000-block of Pandora Avenue around 3:45 a.m., where paramedics were treating a man in medical distress.

The man later died in hospital.

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In a media release, Victoria police said they believe there was a “low” risk to the public which was being “actively managed.”

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The Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit is leading the investigation, and people are being advised of traffic disruptions in the area and a heavy police presence.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Victoria police.

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