Two people found dead inside Okanagan home

Two people were found dead by police in a home in Peachland, with the incident under investigation by multiple agencies.

On Monday, June 27, at around 4:30 p.m., the Kelowna RCMP received a complaint stating that a woman had received a call from her friend saying that a homicide had taken place and they were considering self-harm.

Officers determined the complaint was related to a property in Peachland.

“Police attended the residence and set up a containment perimeter. Multiple attempts to reach those inside were reportedly unsuccessful,” a news release from Dawn Roberts, director, BC RCMP communication services, stated.

At approximately 6:20 p.m., the RCMP Southeast District Emergency Response Team entered the home and found one person dead with what appeared to be self-inflicted wounds with a weapon nearby. A second person was also located dead in the home.

“It is believed that the two people were known to each other and that there is no further ongoing threat to the public,” said Roberts.

The RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit is investigating the original complaint. The RCMP will work with the BC Coroner’s Service to identify the victims and the causes of death.

The Independent Investigations Office of BC is also investigating the incident to determine if police actions contributed to the deaths.

For more information about the IIO BC and media updates, visit its website at www.iiobc.ca.