IHIT launches homicide investigation after woman found dead in Mission home

Police in Mission are investigating the death of a woman found inside a home Sunday night as a homicide case.

According to Mission RCMP, officers responded around 11:30 p.m. to a report of an injured person at a residence in the 33600 block of Dewdney Trunk Road. Officers arriving at the scene located a woman deceased inside the home.

RCMP said a man was also found injured at the residence and was taken for medical treatment. Police said his injuries were not considered life-threatening. Investigators confirmed both individuals lived at the home.

Due to the suspicious circumstances surrounding the woman’s death, the case has been turned over to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT). Cpl. Harrison Mohr said IHIT is working with Mission RCMP, the BC Coroners Service and the Forensic Identification Service to gather evidence and continue the investigation.

Police have not publicly identified either individual and said no additional details are being released at this stage of the investigation.

The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are expected to provide further information as evidence is reviewed.