British Columbia

RCMP investigating homicide in small B.C. town

RCMP in British Columbia are investigating the apparent shooting death of a man in Houston, B.C., over the weekend.

Man discovered dead Sunday afternoon; Major Crimes Unit now investigating

The RCMP's E Division is investigating a homicide after the body of a man was found in the northwestern B.C. community of Houston Sunday afternoon. (mapio.net)

RCMP in British Columbia are investigating a homicide after the discovery of a man's body in Houston, B.C., over the weekend.

In a statement issued Tuesday, police said officers were called out to a shooting in the 2100 block of Cataline Court at 4:18 p.m. Nov. 10 in the town located in northwestern B.C.

According to the police statement, the body of a man was found at the scene and his death has been deemed a homicide.

Police said it appears to be an isolated incident with no risk to the general public.

The RCMP's E Division Major Crime Section has now taken over the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Houston RCMP at 250-845-2204 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477