POLICE – Man found dead along Paul Lake Road was victim of foul play

A man whose body was found along the side of Paul Lake Road early this week was the victim of foul play, RCMP confirmed today (Aug. 5, 2023).

Police said that, on Aug. 1 shortly after midnight, Kamloops RCMP responded to a report of a deceased man located on the road. The investigation was assumed by the Southeast District Major Crime Unit.

“Subsequent investigation has revealed that the deceased male, Jason Aran Martin of the Kamloops area, was the victim of foul play,” police said in a news release late this afternoon.

Investigators believe that Martin’s death was an isolated event and that no public threat exists, said Staff Sergeant Jason Smart of the Southeast District Major Crime Unit.

Investigators are appealing to the public that if they have video or dash camera from Paul Lake Road, the Halston Connector or the North Shore of Kamloops between July 31 at 10 p.m. to Aug. 1 at 2 a.m. to contact the Southeast District Major Crime Unit Tip Line at 1-877-987-8477.

In addition, if anyone had communication with, or dealings with Jason Martin on July 31, they are also asked to call the Southeast District Tip Line at 1-877-987-8477.