Suspect in custody after fatal early morning Hope, B.C. shooting – BC | 24CA News
Homicide investigators have been deployed to Hope, B.C., after a person was discovered useless by police.
On Aug. 20, shortly earlier than 3 a.m., the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment RCMP (UFVRD) had been referred to as to the 59400-block of St. Elmo Road in Hope, after a report of a capturing.
Police say they situated a 28-year-old man affected by a deadly gunshot wound. UFVRD secured the scene and have begun talking with witnesses.
A suspect, who was recognized in the beginning of the investigation, has now been discovered and arrested and investigators imagine there is no such thing as a ongoing threat to the general public.
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has been deployed and can be working with UFVRD, BC Coroners Service and the Integrated Forensic Identification Section (IFIS).
In a Sunday media launch, investigators stated they’ve recognized the sufferer and are working to inform the household.
“IHIT is thankful to the members of the Hope RCMP who responded quickly and were able to ensure the area was safe ands secure,” says Sergeant Timothy Pierotti of IHIT.
Police are asking anybody with data to contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by e mail at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
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