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Body Found in Burning Vehicle in Victoria
VicPD’s Major Crime Unit is investigating after fire crews extinguished the flames within minutes and police asked witnesses for dashcam footage.
- On Tuesday, Sept. 15, The Victoria Police Department began investigating a death after a body was discovered inside a burning vehicle on the 700-block of Queens Avenue.
- A VicPD officer on their way to work discovered the fire at approximately 7 a.m. and called 911, prompting The Victoria Fire Department to extinguish the flames within minutes.
- The Major Crime Unit has maintained a significant presence at the scene, while authorities closed the 700-block of Queens Avenue to traffic and pedestrians, creating detours for commuters.
- Investigators are asking drivers who traveled along Douglas Street or Blanshard Street near the Queens Avenue intersection between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m. to review and share dashcam footage.
- Anyone with information should contact E-Comm at 250-995-7654, extension 1, referencing file 26-39255; police stated they cannot release further details as the investigation remains in its early stages.
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