IHIT deployed following stabbing

White Rock, General Investigation Services

2024-04-24 09:45 PDT

File # 2024-1938

White Rock RCMP is advising the public of a homicide that occurred Tuesday evening and is requesting anyone who may have witnessed the incident or was taking photos/videos in the area to contact police.

On April 23, 2024, at 9:26 p.m., White Rock RCMP received a report of a man suffering from apparent stab wounds in the 15400-block of Marine Drive. Despite lifesaving measures provided by first responders on scene the person did not survive.

Police arrived on scene within minutes of the initial call and the Lower Mainland Integrated Police Dog Service also responded, however the suspect was not located.

The suspect is described as a black male, 5’11, wearing a hat and a grey hoodie with the hood up over the hat. He was last seeing fleeing Northbound from the promenade towards Marine Drive. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has been called and will be working in partnership with White Rock RCMP. The area surrounding the scene will be cordoned off for an undetermined amount of time while police work to gather evidence.

Given the apparent similarities between this incident and the one which occurred on Sunday evening, police are investigating to determine whether or not there is a conclusive link between the two events.

Undoubtedly these violent incidents have raised concerns surrounding safety in our community and we want to assure the public that their safety is our top priority, says White Rock RCMP Detachment Commander, Staff Sergeant Rob Dixon. Patrols in the area have been increased and our officers will be working with IHIT to identify the suspect.

Any further information will be provided by IHIT.

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

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