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Man found dead in vehicle sought by police in Calgary homicide

Calgary police say a vehicle last seen being driven by a man wanted for questioning in a homicide investigation has been located in B.C., with a dead man inside.

Vehicle was last seen driven by roommate of man found dead Sunday at home on Oakmoor Drive S.W.

Police said on Oct. 16 that Mohammadali Darabi was seen driving a 2006 Toyota Corolla. The car was located Tuesday by police in Revelstoke, B.C. (Calgary Police Service)

Calgary police say a vehicle last seenbeing driven bya man wanted for questioning in a homicide investigation has been located in B.C., with a dead man inside.

The vehicle, a silver 2006 Toyota Corolla, was discovered Tuesday by RevelstokeRCMPone day afterCalgary policeasked for the public's help to locate the roommate of a man found dead Sunday afternoon at a home onOakmoorDrive S.W.

The man in the car, who police did not identify, was declared dead at the scene.

Roommate sought in homicide

On Sunday, the body of aman in his 20s was discovered by family members around4:45 p.m.

Police said on Monday morning the death appeared suspicious, but update in the afternoon indicated new details led policeto classify it as a homicide.

At the time, police said they were looking to speak to the victim's roommate MohammadaliDarabi, 32. According to police,Darabi left the homeSunday afternoon and was seen drivinga silver-coloured, 2006 Toyota Corolla.

Police say an autopsy was performed on Tuesday and the victim will be identified once next of kin are contacted.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 403-266-1234 or Crime Stoppers.