Homicide team takes over Coquitlam double death investigation

Detectives with the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) have taken over an investigation in Coquitlam, after two bodies were found inside a home on Seaton Ave.

Coquitlam RCMPofficers were called to the house around 3:30 p.m.Monday.

A white IHIT tent was seen outside the homeTuesday night, and on Wednesdaypolice confirmed IHIT had taken the lead.

"Evidence from the initial investigation indicates that one of the deceased persons was the victim of a homicide," Const. Harrison Mohr with IHITsaid in a written statement.

Mohr saidthe details surrounding the death of the second person were still being examined, but investigators don't believe there areother suspects in the case.

Police haven't identified the two people, but said theyknew each other and the incident was contained to the home. Officials weren't available to comment further on the case.

Investigators expect to be in the neighbourhood for a few more days gathering evidence.