Body found wrapped in a sleeping bag in Fraser River

Vancouver police say a body found wrapped in a sleeping bag in the Milltown Marina on Monday June 6th, was the result of a targeted hit. The body was said to be wrapped in black plastic, and tucked inside a sleeping bag.

Police will not be releasing the name of the victim until the next of kin has been notified.

Police said they believe the death was targeted and there is no threat to the public’s safety.

Investigators are now asking anyone who may have seen anything unusual in the area in the past 24 hours to call the VPD at 604-717-2500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.