FILE PHOTO

(CHARLOTTE HELSTON / iNFOnews.ca)

Kamloops RCMP have released the identity of the person who was found dead in a Tk'emlups parking lot as the homicide investigation continues.

After an autopsy, B.C. Coroners Service confirmed Jagraj Dhinsa, 18, was the victim of a homicide, but police are not revealing the cause of his death to "protect the integrity of the investigation," according to a Kamloops RCMP news release.

“Police are revealing Jagraj Dhinsa’s name to further the developing investigation,” Insp. Brent Novakoski of the Southeast District Senior major crime section said in the release. “We are asking anyone who had contact with Mr. Dhinsa on Jan. 28 or 29, or who has information that may help investigators in determining Mr. Dhinsa’s activities and whereabouts leading up to his death, to please contact police as soon as possible.”

READ MORE: Police launch homicide investigation after body found at Tk'emlups parking lot

His body was discovered on Jan. 29 in a parking lot shared between St. Joseph's Church and the Qwemstin Health Clinic on Chilcotin Road.

“In investigations like this, early tips and information from the public can be crucial,” Insp. Novakoski said. “We are reaching out to the public and asking them to please provide us with any video surveillance, cellphone or dash-cam footage in the Chilcotin Road area to Lafarge Road at Dallas Drive in Kamloops from the afternoon of Jan. 28 until the morning of Jan. 29.”

Dhinsa was linked to a 2014 Honda Accord that was found on Dallas Drive near Lafarge Road in Kamloops.

“Our members were distressed with the major incident on our Indian Reserve and we appreciate the collaborative efforts to ensure that there was no immediate threat to those residing in the areas,” Tk’emlúps Kukpi7 (Chief) Rosanne Casimir said in the release. “Our condolences are with the family impacted by this tragic loss and our hope is that they get the answers they seek to honour his life.”

READ MORE: Wheelchair user rescued by Kelowna RCMP after battery dies

To contact a reporter for this story, email Levi Landry or call 250-819-3723 or email the editor. You can also submit photos, videos or news tips to the newsroom and be entered to win a monthly prize draw.

We welcome your comments and opinions on our stories but play nice. We won't censor or delete comments unless they contain off-topic statements or links, unnecessary vulgarity, false facts, spam or obviously fake profiles. If you have any concerns about what you see in comments, email the editor in the link above. 

News from © iNFOnews, 2022