IHIT called in after man and woman found deceased inside Chilliwack residence (update)

THE Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has taken conduct of an investigation after two people were located deceased inside a residence in Chilliwack.
Shortly before 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8, Chilliwack RCMP were called to a residence in the 44400-block of South Sumas Road after receiving a report that a man and a woman had been located inside it. Investigators attended the scene and determined that these deaths appeared suspicious in nature.

IHIT is  closely in partnership with Chilliwack RCMP, the BC Coroners Service and the RCMP Integrated Forensic Identification Section (IFIS).

Investigators remain on scene and are working to confirm the identities of the victims.

IHIT is asking anyone with information regarding the homicides to contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.