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Suspicious death at Vernon apartment

Man found inside unit of aparment in 2900 block of 43rd Avenue Wednesday morning
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Lisa VanderVelde/Morning Star The police dog unit searches the perimeter of the Sundance Suites after a police incident Wednesday.

Vernon RCMP officers are treating the death of an adult man Wednesday as suspicious in nature.

Officers were called to an apartment in the 2900 block of 43rd Avenue just after 11:30 a.m. On attendance, police confirmed an adult man was dead.

“Preliminary findings lead officers to believe his death is suspicious,” said Cpl. Dan Moskaluk.

Uniformed officers, along with a police dog unit, are assisting the general investigation section.

As part of the case, investigators have been conducting neighbourhood inquiries.

Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact the RCMP at 250-545-7171 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.