RCMP launch murder investigation after body found in Kamloops

Kamloops RCMP say the sudden death of Muhammad "Ash" Zafar, found during a wellness check on Dalgleish Drive, is being treated as a homicide; investigators say the death appears isolated and there is no ongoing risk to the public.

Kamloops RCMP Major Crime Unit is investigating the sudden death of a man discovered during a wellness check on Monday. Frontline officers responded to a residence on Dalgleish Drive in the city's West End and found Muhammad "Ash" Zafar. Based on evidence gathered to date, investigators are treating the death as a homicide. Police say the death appears isolated and that there is no ongoing risk to the public. Known details: - Muhammad "Ash" Zafar was found during a wellness check at a residence on Dalgleish Drive in Kamloops' West End. - The Kamloops RCMP Major Crime Unit and Serious Crime Unit are leading the inquiry and are treating the death as a homicide based on evidence gathered so far. - Police state the death appears isolated and that there is no ongoing risk to the public. - Investigators are working to establish a timeline of Zafar's movements and interactions; Staff Sgt. Kevin McIntyre asked anyone with information about his contacts or activities to come forward to investigators. Summary: Investigators say they are working to establish a timeline of Zafar's movements and interactions. They have characterized the death as a homicide and report no ongoing risk to the public. Undetermined at this time.