Miguel Suzor, 30, was found dead on a forest service road used to access Proctor Lake on July 2. (submitted photo/RCMP

By Pete McIntyre

North Okanagan

Suspicious death of man investigated by police

Jul 5, 2023 | 11:58 AM

RCMP are investigating a suspicious death in the North Okanagan.

On Sunday, July 2, 2023, North Okanagan Rural RCMP received information about a deceased male, later identified as 30-year-old Miguel Suzor, on a forest service road used to access Proctor Lake, northwest of Vernon.

“Investigators have deemed the death suspicious,” Cpl. James Grandy, BC RCMP Communication Services, said.

The RCMP’s Southeast District Major Crime Unit has taken conduct of the investigation.

“Investigators ask for anybody who was in the area of Silver Star Road and Rogers Road on July 2, 2023 who saw anything of note, or who has video in the area, to please contact them,” Grandy stated. “Further, if anybody has information regarding Suzor’s whereabouts or actions during July 1-2, 2023, please contact investigators.”

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Police said the investigation is in the preliminary stages, and officers are trying to determine the circumstances that led to Suzor’s death. The preliminary investigation has not identified any suggestion of risk to the public.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call 1-877-987-8477.