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Two bodies found in home in Chilliwack, B.C.

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 09 Nov, 2022 11:13 AM

CHILLIWACK, B.C. - Homicide detectives are investigating the discovery of two bodies, one of an adult male and the other of an adult woman, in a home in Chilliwack, B.C.

A statement from RCMP in the Fraser Valley city says police were called to the home in a rural area of Chilliwack on Tuesday afternoon

Officers determined the deaths appeared suspicious and the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is now leading the case.

RCMP say evidence is still being gathered but the deaths appear isolated and detectives are exploring a possible motive or any links to gangs or drugs.

The statement says it's not believed there's any threat to the public.

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