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Campbell River RCMP identify human remains; death treated as homicide

Human remains found in a rural part of Campbell River have been identified as those of 21-year-old Joshua Munro. His death is being treated as a homicide, with the Campbell River RCMP Serious Crime Unit leading the investigation.
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Human remains found in a rural part of Campbell River have been identified as those of 21-year-old Joshua Munro.

His death is being treated as a homicide, with the Campbell River RCMP Serious Crime Unit leading the investigation. Police believe the death is the result of a targeted crime and the public is not in danger.

“This is a major investigation that will take time to follow up on leads and uncover all facts surrounding the death of Joshua,” Campbell River RCMP Cpl. Ron Vlooswyk said in a statement.

“To avoid jeopardizing the investigation, we cannot give additional information at this time.”