Four people charged in Maple Ridge homicide

MAPLE RIDGE – Four people now face charges in the death of a 28-year-old man in Maple Ridge this past spring.

Back on the evening of May 30, 2026, RCMP say officers respond to the 22300 block of River Road where they found a man with life-threatening injuries. Despite life-saving efforts by first responders, the victim died at the scene.

The RCMP say its Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) took over the case and has now arrested and announced charges against a total of four people.

On November 14, 2026, the BC Prosecution Service approved one count of first-degree murder against 25-year-old Charles Thomas Shields.

43-year-old Meghan-Lynn Jean Nagle, 40-year-old Jason Matthew Bauer and 47-year-old Samantha Jennifer Garnett are each charged with one count of manslaughter.

In a news release, investigators say they believe this was an isolated and targeted incident, and that the victim and accused were known to one another.

“This was a tragic loss of life, and our thoughts remain with the victim’s loved ones as they navigate this difficult time,” says Sgt. Freda Fong of IHIT.

“The charges mark a significant step in the judicial process, and IHIT wishes to acknowledge the dedication of our investigators and the support of our policing partners throughout this complex investigation.”

No further information will be released with the case now before the courts.