POLICE – Death of man found in tent near river treated as suspicious

 Police are investigating a sudden death after a body was found near the North Thompson River on Sunday evening.

On Oct. 11, 2026, at about 9:33 p.m., RCMP responded to a report of a deceased man inside a tent near 245 Kitchener Cres.. The death is being treated as suspicious, and the Kamloops RCMP Serious Crime Unit has assumed conduct of the investigation.

The dead man has been identified as 70-year-old Robert Patrick Murray, who was known to many as Bobby. Investigators have been in contact with Murray’s family, who have provided a recent photograph to assist the investigation.

Police are asking anyone who may have had recent contact with Murray, seen him in the days leading up to his death, or has information about his recent whereabouts to come forward.

“Investigators are working to establish Mr. Murray’s movements and interactions in the days before his death,” said Staff Sgt. Kevin McIntyre, NCO i/c Investigative Services.

“We are asking anyone who may have recently spoken with him, previously spent time with him, or knows where he had been staying or spending his time to contact police. Even information that may seem insignificant could help advance this investigation.”

Investigators are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who:

• Had contact with Murray in the days leading up to Oct. 11, 2026;
• Observed Murray in the Kamloops area in recent weeks;
• Has information regarding his recent whereabouts, associates, or activities; or
• Witnessed suspicious activity near Kitchener Crescent or the North Thompson River shoreline between Oct. 10 and Oct. 11, 2026.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000 and reference file 2026-34269.