UPDATE: South Okanagan deaths appear to be murder-suicide

UPDATE: 1:30 p.m.

RCMP say an investigation into two bodies found in Osoyoos appears to suggest it was a murder-suicide.

RCMP in the South Okanagan community responded to an abandoned vehicle complaint on Wednesday (Oct. 27) in a rural area of northwest Osoyoos which was associated to a residence in the 9000 block of 115 Street.

When police entered the home, they discovered one dead person. A second person was found dead in the area of the abandoned vehicle.

“Through the course of the investigations, officers have determined that the two deceased individuals were known to each other, and that there is no threat to public safety,” said Sgt. Jason Bayda of the Osoyoos RCMP.  “This incident appears to be a tragic murder-suicide within a family unit.”

No further information will be released at this time as the RCMP and BC Coroner’s Service continue their investigations.

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Two bodies found in South Okanagan
Oct 27, 2021 | 5:25 PM

Few details are being released at this point after two bodies were discovered in the South Okanagan community of Osoyoos.

The RCMP’s Southeast District Major Crime Unit and South Okanagan RCMP are investigating the deaths.

“Officers have determined that the two individuals were known to each other, and that there is no threat to public safety,” said Sgt. Jason Bayda.

Police say more information will be available once next of kin notifications are completed.