UPDATED AT 4 PM ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20
No one has been charged yet in the investigation of an incident RCMP said was a suspicious death in Powell River on June 13.
A 19-year-old unidentified male was taken into custody by Powell River RCMP after the discovery of a body south of the city, according to a statement by RCMP Island District.
Because the investigation is ongoing and no charges have been laid, police cannot release any names of those involved.
“I can confirm that the file is still under investigation, that this was an isolated incident and that there is no risk to the public,” said RCMP Island District media relations spokesperson corporal Tammy Douglas. “The police are not looking for any suspects at this time.”
After receiving a report at 3:30 pm on June 13, the body of a deceased, unidentified female was found by Powell River RCMP near a vehicle in the ditch in the Duck Lake Road area.
Foul play is suspected, according to the RCMP statement. It is believed to have been an isolated incident.
The investigation by Powell River RCMP remains ongoing with assistance from Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit.
Under the federal Privacy Act, names can only be released when information has been sworn and, therefore, is publicly available, or where disclosure is necessary to further an investigation, or when public interest in disclosure clearly outweighs any invasion of privacy that could result from the disclosure.
According to Douglas, the families involved have asked for the media to refrain from contacting them and respect their privacy.
The Peak will continue to honour that request. No further information is available at this time.
