British Columbia

Coquitlam investigation: 2 found dead in home, say police

Two people were found dead at a home in Coquitlam, B.C. on Thursday afternoon, police have confirmed.

Investigators still working to identify the deceased

Police investigate the scene at Alpine Lane in Coquitlam, B.C., where two people were found dead Thursday in a home. (Mike McCarthur / CBC)

Two people were found dead at a home in Coquitlam, B.C. on Thursday afternoon, police have confirmed.

Coquitlam RCMP were called to the home on the 1600 block of Alpine Lane in the Westwood Plateau area just after 2 p.m. PT on Thursday, but released little information about the incident until this morning.

Homicide investigators say they're still in the early stages of the investigation and they're still looking to identify the two people who were found at the scene. 

"IHIT is working with Coquitlam RCMP to determine what happened in the home and we ask that anyone who may have information about this investigation to come forward," said a statement released by the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team.

Google Maps: 1600 block Alpine Lane, Coquitlam, B.C. 

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