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Investigators called to Richmond after two people found dead, says police

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 01 Dec, 2023 03:49 PM
  • Investigators called to Richmond after two people found dead, says police

Mounties in Richmond, B.C., say they are investigating a homicide after discovering two bodies inside a home on Thursday. 

RCMP say officers were called to the home after receiving a report of a "suspicious circumstance."

Police say they found two people dead inside. 

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team also attended the scene. 

A statement from the police says the homicide team and RCMP are working to "determine the circumstances surrounding the incident."

Police say the investigation is at its early stage as they collect evidence, and they can't provide further details on the deaths. 

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