Homicide investigation opened in Saanich after man found dead at home

Police are investigating a suspected homicide in Saanich.

Saanich Police said officers responded to a call from a Battleford Avenue residence on Wednesday at about 11:30 am.

When they arrived at the home, they found an unidentified dead man.

Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit is now in charge of the investigation.

Police have taken control of the property to aid in their investigation.

“Investigators believe this is an isolated incident and the subjects would have been known to one another,” Saanich Police explained.

Police added: “The name of the deceased will not be released as investigators confirm the identity and contact the family.”

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call the VIIMCU Information Line at (250) 380- 6211.