Kamloops, B.C., Man Charged With Second-Degree Murder Following Weekend Death

The Canadian Press, 14 Feb, 2017 01:32 PM

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — A murder charge has been laid in the death of a 26-year-old man in Kamloops, B.C.

RCMP say a 56-year-old Stephen Fraser has been charged with second-degree murder after the younger man's body was found at an RV park on Saturday night.

Sgt. Darren Michels says emergency crews were called to the park for reports of a disturbance, and officers arrived to find the 56-year-old man being held down by several witnesses.

Police then found the body a man nearby, and that the death is considered suspicious.

No information has been released on the victim's identity or cause of death. (CFJC)

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