Second-degree murder charge laid after suspicious death in Saanich, B.C.

A Saanich Police vehicle is seen in Saanich, B.C., on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

A murder charge has been laid the day after a man was found dead at a home in Saanich, B.C., police said.

On Tuesday morning, Saanich Police Department officers were sent to the 4000 block of Hayden Court for a well-being check, where they found the deceased, according to the department.

Another man, who police did not name, was arrested and has been now been charged with second-degree murder, authorities said in an update Wednesday.

“The victim and suspect were known to each other, and detectives have determined that there is no ongoing risk to the public,” the SPD wrote in a statement.

“The victim’s family has been notified of his death, and our condolences go out to them and his friends.”

The Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit has conduct of the case and anyone with information is asked to call detectives at 250-380-6211.