RCMP and the BC Coroners Service are on scene of a sudden death, which is being treated as suspicious in nature by investigators at this time.
On Sept. 19, 2017 at 8:16 am, the Âé¶čAV RCMP were called to the scene of a drowning associated to a home in the 1700 block of Mountain Avenue in Âé¶čAV. Officers remain at the scene, as they continue to investigate the mans death and provide support to the victimâs family, supported by Âé¶čAV RCMP Victim Services.
âThe body of the suspected drowning victim, an 83-year-old Âé¶čAV man, was recovered from a swimming pool at that home,â said Cpl. Jesse OâDonaghey, in a press release.
âHis death is being treated as suspicious in nature at this time, until police can determine an exact cause of his death, as general duty investigators are supported by the Âé¶čAV RCMP Serious Crimes Unit (SCU) and the BC Coroners Service.â
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Âé¶čAV RCMP at 250-762-3300. Remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, leaving a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net or by texting your tip to CRIMES (274637) ktown.
