RCMP continue to secure what police now deem to be a after the body of a woman was discovered Wednesday morning in Âé¶čAV.
Âé¶čAV RCMP were called to an orchard located in the 2100 block of Cooper Road for a report of a body found at that location shortly before 11 a.m. on Wednesday.
âPolice can now confirm that the body discovered is that of a female, believed to be between 25 to 35 years of age, at the time of her death,â states Cpl. Jesse OâDonaghey.
The Âé¶čAV RCMP Serious Crimes Unit (SCU) has taken lead on the murder investigation. Homicide investigators, being fully supported by specialized forensic investigators, continue to work very closely with the BC Coroners Service to confirm the womanâs identity and probe the circumstances surrounding her death.
âOnce the victim has been positively identified, our priority will be to properly notify the womanâs next of kin,â said Cpl. Jesse OâDonaghey, spokesperson for the Âé¶čAV RCMP. âAlthough the woman has not yet been positively identified, police do not believe that she was the victim of a random attack.â
Anyone who may have witnessed anything in the area prior, or anyone with any information is asked to contact the Serious Crimes Unit of the Âé¶čAV RCMP at 250-762-3300.
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