On October 21, at approximately 2:45 a.m., the Surrey RCMP was called to the area of 104 Ave and King George Boulevard, after receiving a report. However, the caller and the victim of the assault were uncooperative with police. The caller and the assault victim ran away prior to police arriving, and were not located.
Later, at approximately 2:40 p.m the same day Surrey RCMP was notified by the BC Coroner Service that the adult male victim had died in the hospital as a result of his injuries.
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has been called and will be working in partnership with the Surrey RCMP.
Police are currently in the evidence gathering phase, no further information will be provided at this time. Further details and media availability will be handled by the IHIT Media Relations Officer.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation can call the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca. Should you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).