IHIT called to Maple Ridge after 28-year-old man dies from fatal altercation

MAPLE RIDGE – Homicide detectives have been called to Maple Ridge after an altercation Saturday night left a 28-year-old man deceased.

IHIT spokesperson Sgt. Freda Fong says police responded to a report of a fight in progress in the 22300 block of River Road Saturday night, May 30 at about 6:51 p.m. When police arrived, they found a 28-year-old man with life-threatening injuries. First responders initiated life-saving procedures but the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.

IHIT has been deployed and taken control of the investigation, while it works closely with the Maple Ridge RCMP Serious Crime Unit, the Integrated Forensic Identification Services (IFIS) and the BC Coroners Service to advance the investigation.

Sgt. Fong says investigators believe this was an isolated and targeted incident where the parties involved were known to each other. The investigation is ongoing; however, the incident is not believed to be related to gang activity.

“Thanks to the quick actions taken by Maple Ridge RCMP officers, the scene was contained quickly which allowed investigators to preserve critical evidence,” says Sgt. Freda Fong of IHIT. “A number of witness interviews are underway as investigators piece together the events leading up to the altercation. Our thoughts are with the victim’s family during this very difficult time.”

Anyone with further information regarding this investigation is asked to contact IHIT at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or email ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.