The death of a 35 year old man in the 1400-block of Hillside Avenue last weekend has been deemed a homicide.
In a release the Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit (VIIMCU) say they continue to collect and examine evidence, and that police will connect with the BC Prosecution Service on any criminal charges in connection to the incident.
The man was found was found dead near Hillside Shopping Centre in the early hours of Saturday morning (Mar 10). He's been identified by friends and family as Joe Gauthier, the father of 4 young boys. His mother says he had been at a house party and was the victim of a stabbing.
Police say there is nothing to suggest the greater public is at risk, and they won't be releasing further information at this time.
Anyone who may have information is asked to call the VIIMCU Information Line (250-380-6211) or to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers (1-800-222 TIPS (8477).