Homicide team investigating death in Hope, B.C.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) says it has been deployed to probe the death of a 46-year-old man whose body was found in Hope, B.C., on Friday.

In a news release on Sunday, IHIT said RCMP were called to the 900-block of OldHope Princeton Way in Hope, about 120 kilometres east of Vancouver, whereofficers found the man's body.

In the release, Sgt. Timothy Pierottisaidthe man's death appearedto be the result of a homicide and IHIT was summoned.

Police said the man was from nearby Chilliwack, B.C., butare not releasing his name until his family has been notified.

Pierotti saidpolice believe it was an isolated incident, and there is no risk to the public. They are asking anyone with information to contact IHITat 1-877-551-4448or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.