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The man who may be the victim of Vancouver’s latest homicide was found inside the business that he owned for more than 50 years.

Police say officers were called to McIver’s Appliance Sales and Service in the area of Ontario Street and East 69th Avenue shortly before 8:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Officers found 78-year-old John Leslie McIver inside, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

Family members confirmed the victim is known as Jack McIver, who opened McIver’s Appliance Sales and Service in 1964, according to the company’s website.

The family would not comment further Wednesday.

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Homicide detectives are now investigating McIver’s death. No arrests have been made.

Police clarified Wednesday investigators are working with the coroner to determine the exact cause of death, which did not appear to be from natural causes.

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It’s also not yet known when McIver was killed.

Police would not confirm the victim’s identity Wednesday, saying more information will be released Thursday.

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McIver’s death came just hours after a man was found with fatal gunshot wounds in an apartment at Main Street and 35th Avenue Tuesday night.

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Anyone with information about this latest incident is asked to contact Vancouver police or Crime Stoppers.