Suspicious death was homicide

Jan 14, 2022 | 10:15 AM Pete McIntyre

A suspicious death in downtown Vernon is now being investigated as a homicide.

A person’s body was found in the 3300 block of 32nd Avenue near the Salvation Army House of Hope around 2:00 a.m. on Jan. 5.

“The person was determined to have been deceased prior to the arrival of first responders and an initial assessment of the victim’s injuries indicated the death to be suspicious,” said RCMP Constable Chris Terleski, media relations officer.

Terleski said the findings of an autopsy confirmed the person’s death to be the result of homicide.

Details about the victim’s identity and the cause of death have not been released.

Police investigation at 32nd Ave. and 33rd Street in downtown Vernon Jan. 5. (Rebecca Barton/Vernon Matters photo)

Investigators would like to speak to anyone who was in the area between 1:30 a.m., and 2 a.m., on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022.

“If you witnessed anything suspicious or have information related to the incident, please contact the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP at (250) 545-7171,” said Terleski.