RCMP are investigating a suspicious death in the upper Mission Hill area.
A body was found on the road in the 4100 block of 15th Avenue Tuesday, Feb. 28 around 6:45 a.m.
The person’s death is being treated as suspicious and police have cordoned off a portion of 15th Avenue.
Vernon North Okanagan RCMP’s Serious Crimes Unit and Forensic Identification Services are currently conducting their initial investigation.
“Based on findings from the preliminary investigation, there is nothing to suggest there is any known risk to the public,” said media relations officer Const. Chris Terleski.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP at 250-545-7171.
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