UPDATE: Police investigating murder at Kamloops RV Park
KAMLOOPS – Police are investigating a homicide.
One man is in custody, Sgt. Darren Michels says in a release, however, police haven't released any further details surrounding last night's incident.
Police have taped off a wide area at the Kamloops RV Park located at 9225 Dallas Dr. A trailer, a pick up truck, a tent, and other items are in plain sight at the crime scene.
Two police vehicles were stationed at the scene at 10:45 a.m. today, Feb. 12.
Michels says RCMP responded to a disturbance on Dallas Drive last night, Feb. 11, at 9:30 p.m. When police arrived, several witnesses were restraining a man. He was taken into custody.
According to Michels, police then found the body of a man who had already succumbed to his injuries. His death is considered suspicious. This case is being investigated by the Kamloops Serious Crime Section along with the B.C. Coroners Service.
Anyone with information regarding this incident are asked to contact the Kamloops RCMP Detachment at 250-828-3000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
– This story was updated at 11:45 a.m On Feb. 12 to include photos and information from the crime scene.
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