The death of a 76-year-old Yellow Point man late last week has been deemed a homicide by police.
A neighbour discovered Kenneth Benjamin Hein's body at his Wagon Wheel Trail home on May 16.
An investigation identified the death as suspicious and on Tuesday Vancouver Island RCMP spokesman Cpl. Darren Lagan confirmed it was a homicide.
While not willing to provide details because the case remains active, Lagan said people don’t need to worry about their safety.
"Based on the evidence and information we have gathered to date, we do not believe there is an increased risk to public safety," Lagan said in a media release Tuesday morning.
He also confirmed investigators are still digging through the evidence.
"We have made significant progress over the last five days and our investigators are confident they will solve this case," Lagan said, noting police tape will continue to surround the home until the completion of a forensic autopsy, expected this week.
Hein's family has been notified, police said.
Those with information related to the investigation are asked to contact the Ladysmith RCMP at 250-245-2215.
