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Vancouver/Lower Mainland Violent Deaths 2008
ADAM HANSON
On New Years Eve at approximately 11:20pm at least one shot rang out in a residence located in the 11200 block of 134th St in Surrey. Moments later a man was found suffering from a gunshot wound. Surrey RCMP patrol officers were dispatched to the residence, upon arrival determined that the man suffered a fatal shot and was deceased. Police are withholding the victim’s name while family make attempts to notify additional next-of-kin. The man gunned in Surrey has been identified as Adam Hanson, 29. He was a guest at the Mission party attended by the night's other murder victim, Dexter Buckner. IHIT File #2008-10389 Dec. 31, 2008 (LM 2008 #74) More details on the New Year's Eve murders Party ends in fatal shooting Victim had record
PAYTON BOOKER BUCKNER a.k.a. Dexter Buckner
Just prior to midnight Mission RCMP were called after a man's body was found in a driveway on Laurel Ave. IHIT was brought in to investigate and determined that the man died after an altercation at a nearby house party. The victim has been identified as 21-year-old Payton Booker Buckner, also known as Dexter Buckner, of Mission. Buckner is known to police. (Vancouver Province) Dec. 31, 2008 (LM 2008 #73) MORE: Police investigate homicide 3rd of 4 children found dead
VICTIM NOT IDENTIFIED
On Sunday evening the Surrey Fire Department was called to the scene of a burning vehicle in North Surrey. While extinguishing the fire, a human body was found in the vehicle. Surrey Detachment of the RCMP attended the scene and took over the investigation. A lone deceased person was located in the vehicle. Dec. 28, 2008 File #2008-156391 Firefighters find body in burning truck Suspicious death Firefighters find body
BENJAMIN DAVID BANKY
A former employee walked into a staff Christmas party at an east Vancouver health products business Friday and allegedly shot and killed a man. Police said they were called to Tallgrass Distributors Ltd., at 40 East 5th Ave, where a 61-year-old man carrying a firearm had confronted the crowd. Police allege Eric Allen Kirkpatrick, 61, opened fire, killing Benjamin David Banky, 40. Dec. 12, 2008 VPD Homicide #18 (LM 2008 #72) 'Nightmare before Christmas’ Accused killer 'said goodbye' Victim remembered as a bon vivant Police identify victim, shooter Ex-employee surrenders Shooting at Christmas party Man dead after shooting
IAN BRUCE RICHARDS
Police blocked off a long stretch of road in rural Pitt Meadows after a body was found in a ditch early Monday. The man was discovered on the side of the road in a drainage ditch around 10:30am by people who were training dogs in a nearby field. The male body located in a water filled ditch in the 20100 block of McNeil Road in Pitt Meadows has been identified as Ian Bruce Richards, 23, of Maple Ridge. IHIT File #2008-9835 (LM 2008 #71) Victim named Body found
VICTIM NOT IDENTIFIED
At 9:35am the Surrey RCMP Detachment received a complaint of a deceased male being found at a recycling business in the 12300 block of 104 Avenue in Surrey. The unidentified male believed to be in his early 40's was discovered by an employee while working inside a building at the business site. The cardboard itself is delivered to the site by truck from various large recycling containers throughout the City. The plant supervisor says the drivers always bang on the dumpsters to make sure no one is inside. In this case, he says the person likely didn't wake up in time before the dumpster was lifted into the truck and crushed. IHIT File #2008-147487 Dec. 6, 2008 Body found in bin
VAN PHUC ‘Jimmy’ LE
At approximately 10:00pm Surrey RCMP received a report of shots fired in the area of King George Hwy and 100 Avenue. Upon police arrival one deceased male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound was discovered in the drivers side of a vehicle. The victim is twenty-six-year-old Van Phuc “Jimmy” Le of Burnaby. Le is known to police, investigators have not yet established if this was a targeted attack. Nov. 26, 2008 IHIT File #2008-9455 (LM 2008 #70) Victim identified 1 dead in mall shooting Shooting death puzzles police No suspects in fatal shooting The scene is pretty gruesome One dead, another injured
LANA MARIE CHRISTOPHERSEN
A woman in her 20s is dead and a man is in critical condition in hospital after an explosion in a fifth-floor apartment in the 3400-block Crowley St Saturday morning. Jamie Cliff, 34, was arrested in the murder of 26-year-old Lana Marie Christophersen. Her roommate, Andrew Gawley, 21, died Jan. 29, 2009 from his injuries. Oct. 25, 2008 VPD Homicide #17 (LM 2008 #69) High risk to re-offend, did Arrest made in apartment blast History of violence Police identify victim Apartment explosion Woman dead, man critically injured Blast kills woman
ORION HUTCHINSON
RCMP are confirming that an off-duty member was involved in a collision on Saturday night that resulted in the death of Tsawwassen resident Orion Hutchinson who was riding a motorcycle at the time. It is understood that Delta Police will be recommending charges of impaired driving causing death against the off-duty member. DPD File #2008-22731 Oct. 25, 2008 Taser Mountie faces drunk driving charge RCMP officer involved in deadly traffic accident Off-duty officer failed breathalyzer
TODD JOSEPH ‘JOE’ KRANTZ
Shortly after 9:00pm Monday night Abbotsford Police were called to the World Extreme Fighting Gym on Clearbrook Road in response to shots fired. When police arrived they found the deceased victim in the stairwell suffering from apparent gun shot wounds. Todd Joseph (Joe) Krantz, 28, a well-known gangster from the Independent Soldiers who ran the extreme fighting club was sprayed with gunfire in the back stairwell. IHIT File #2008-8351 Oct. 20, 2008 (LM 2008 #68) 'Little white rocks' Gang associate shot RIP Todd "Joe" Krantz IS member slain at gym Fatal shooting Gang associate shot Apparent gang hit Fatal shooting Gang associate dead
JIMMY GROVER LEE
A man has been shot to death in a targeted shooting in North Surrey. A man, believed to be in his early thirties, was shot at about 6:15pm on Tuesday night in the 10900-block of Timberland Road in Surrey. Lee had connections to the Red Scorpions gang that controls the meth and crack trade in that part of Surrey, the friends said. File #2008-121675 Oct. 7, 2008 (LM 2008 #67) Gang slayings Jimmy Lee was a man with troubles 2 suspects sought Targeted shooting
VICTIM NOT IDENTIFIED
Surrey RCMP were called to a home in the 11100 block of 136 St around 8pm Saturday night to a report of man who was stabbed. When police arrived, they had found the man was already dead and that a suspect had left the scene. Police have not released the identity of the 32-year-old victim, whose family is believed to be living in Afghanistan. Tammy Jill Myran, 23, Vancouver, has been charged with one count of second-degree murder. IHIT File #2008-7831 Oct. 4, 2008 (LM 2008 #66) Woman charged Woman charged in stabbing Woman in custody Fatal stabbing
RAKESH RATNAM NAIDU
A brazen afternoon shooting in a busy Vancouver mall parkade has left one man with gang affiliations dead. Between 10 and 20 shots rang out on the bottom level of Oakridge's underground parking lot just after 2pm. Thirty-four year old Rakesh Ratnam Naidu died in a hail of bullets in an underground parkade at Oakridge Mall. Sources told the Sun that Naidu and his brother have been associated with the Independent Soldiers, but Naidu was not an IS member and was working with an unnamed drug gang when he was slain. (Vancouver Sun) Oct. 2, 2008 VPD Homicide #16 (LM 2008 #65) Gangsters linked RIP - Rakesh Ratnam Naidu Mall victim had gang ties Police identify gang member Retribution feared Man gunned down Fatal shooting
LISA CHERYL DUDLEY & GUTHRIE JOLAN MCKAY
On Monday at approximately 4:45pm Mission RCMP received a call regarding a male and a female in medical distress in a residence at the 31000 block of Greenwood Drive. Upon Police and Emergency medical personnel arriving it was determined that the male was deceased and the female was suffering from a gunshot injury. The female was transported to hospital and while en route she passed away. The female victim has been identified as 37 year-old Lisa Cheryl Dudley of Mission. The male has been identified as 33-year-old Guthrie Jolan McKay of Mission. It has been learned that both the victims lived in the residence and were in a relationship when the murder took place. Investigators have identified indicators that suggest that this was a targeted murder and continues to be investigated as a double homicide. File #2008-7432 Sept. 22, 2008 (LM 2008 #63 & #64) Murdered couple likely targeted Double homicide looks like targeted attack
DENNIS BIRD
In the confusion following a fatal collision between a speeding SUV and a couple crossing the street, the driver parked her car and walked away. The fatal accident occurred Sunday at 7:20pm when a speeding 2001 Ford Explorer clipped a 29-year-old cyclist before blowing through a red light and slamming into the couple. A father of four, Dennis Bird, 64, of Vancouver, died in hospital from his injuries. His wife of 39 years, Madeline Bird, remained in hospital last night after surgery for knee and wrist injuries. Sept. 21, 2008 Hundreds mourn pedestrian Suspect questioned, released Driver turns herself in Killer driver walked away Police looking for driver Police seek driver
MELISSA JOAN CHATHAM
At approximately 10:30am Surrey RCMP were called to an address in 10300 block of 140 Street after British Columbia Ambulance Service received a 911 call regarding a woman down. Upon arrival at the residence paramedics quickly established that the woman was deceased. During the initial scene examination the officers at scene identified a male as a suspect. Kelly David McKenzie, a 36-year-old Surrey man remains in custody. The deceased is a 24-year-old Delta woman who has not yet been identified. IHIT File #2008-7395 Sept. 21, 2008 (LM 2008 #62) 2nd degree murder Murder in Whalley Man held after woman found dead
JAMES ASHKER
At approximately 4:30am Ridge Meadows RCMP received a call regarding a possible impaired driving incident where a minor collision had occurred in the 11600 block of 207th St. Upon arrival on scene officers established that the lone male driver was in severe medical distress suffering from an apparent stab wound. BC Ambulance removed the male and transported him to a local area hospital. The male was pronounced deceased once at hospital. At approximately 5:30am Ridge Meadows RCMP received a call regarding a domestic incident that had occurred earlier in the morning at the 205th St and 114 Ave area of Maple Ridge. Once officers arrived on scene it was determined that the incident on 207 Street and the domestic were linked. A 17-year-old Maple Ridge female was arrested and remains in custody. The deceased is a 19-year-old Coquitlam man. Both the victim and the suspect were known to each other. IHIT File #2008-7387 Sept. 21, 2008 (LM 2008 #61) Stabbing victim identified Girl held in stabbing death Mounties looking into possible homicides Homicide team investigating 2 murders Deadly day in Vancouver
WILLENE WAH YING CHONG
Arson was the cause of a fire in southeast Vancouver that claimed the life of an elderly woman early Thursday, police confirmed Friday. Investigators were looking for a group of young people who were seen in the area around the time of the blaze, at 2781 E 55th Ave. Four other fires were set in the same neighbourhood at about the same time, just after 5am. Police were treating the death of Willene Wah Ying Chong, 76, as a homicide. Sept. 11, 2008 VPD Homicide #15 (LM 2008 #60) Fatal fire was arson Arson suspected Police hunt arsonists
JAMES EDWARD O’TOOLE
Police are investigating what appears to be another gang-related fatal shooting. This one happened on E 1st Ave & Commercial Drive, just before 1am. Police arrived on the scene to find James Edward O'Toole, 29, of Vancouver. O'Toole, who is known to police, was shot as he sat in the back of a cab. Aug 30, 2008 VPD Homicide #14 (LM 2008 #59) Violent past Gang links alleged Jed Cruz Man shot dead in taxi Victim named Targeted shooting Gunned down in cab
MAIJA-LIISA CORBETT & HYESHIM OH
At approximately 6:05pm a mid-sized truck was seen travelling through a mall parking lot at the corner of 203 Street and Lougheed Highway. The truck was seen slamming through a Sushi Restaurant in that shopping centre. The restaurant had several patrons and employees inside at the time of the incident. The victims included 19-year-old Maija-Liisa Corbett, a student at UBC, and 46-year-old Hyeshim Oh, an employee of the restaurant, both of Maple Ridge. Brian Craig Irving, 51, of Maple Ridge has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder and six counts of attempted murder. IHIT File #2008-6709 Aug. 29, 2008 (LM 2008 #57 & #58) Driver fit to stand trial Medical assessment Driver didn't know anybody inside Mother grieves loss of daughter Family struggles with losing mom 2nd degree murder charges laid Charges laid Driver faces murder charges Police look for links Homicide investigators probing crash Driver 'gunned it' Two killed 2 dead after truck crashes into restaurant
YAU AARON CHAN
A man was stabbed to death at the Atlantis nightclub on Richards Street in downtown Vancouver early Sunday morning. Police got a call about an assault there just after 2am. Yau Aaron Chan, 25, of Richmond, was stabbed at about 2am and died in hospital, said police. VPD Homicide #13 (LM 2008 #56) Aug. 24, 2008 Victim identified Friends mourn slain man Stabbing death One dead after stabbing
GURPREET 'Gerry' SINGH SIDHU
At 10:58pm Surrey RCMP were called to the 12400 Block of 90A Avenue for a report of shots fired. Two young adult male victims were located, both with gun shot wounds. Both victims were taken to an area hospital. Gurpreet (Gerry) Singh Sidhu, 21, died in the hospital early Friday morning. His friend, Opinder Singh Sian is in serious condition. Police are calling it a targeted shooting. File #2008-100340 Aug. 21, 2008 (LM 2008 #55) Mourners gather 1 dead, 1 seriously injured Two men in hospital after targeted shooting
MICHAEL BRADLEY GORDON
A man found with a gunshot wound in a vehicle on the 5600 block of Promontory Road in Chilliwack has died in hospital, according to police. Police received a report of a possible shooting just after 8:30pm and found the victim near the Teskey Market, in his car, suffering from serious injuries. The victim is known to police. File #2008-28572 Aug. 20, 2008 (LM 2008 #54) Slain realtor linked to UN Gang Realtor connected to UN gang Victim identified Realtor gunned down Targeted shooting Fatal shooting
RICHARD FALARDEAU
IHIT is investigating found human remains located inside a residence in the 14300 block on 88th Ave, Surrey. Police were called to the residence the morning of August 20th at approximately 10:15am. On May 10, 2009 IHIT arrested Ernest Allan Hosack, 37, in connection with the death of his former roommate Richard Falardeau, 54. File #2008-6461 Aug. 20, 2008 (LM 2008 #53) Arrest made Cops seek information Neighbours shocked
MANJIT KAUR SANDHU
At 4:42pm, the Surrey RCMP were called to a report of shots fired at a residence in the 14300 block of 72nd Ave. Police immediately cordoned off the area and conducted a preliminary search of the house. Two female victims were located, both with gun shot wounds. One of the victims was pronounced deceased at the scene, the other taken to an area hospital in serious condition. The dead woman's husband, Harpaljit "Paul" Sandhu, 53, was taken into custody. Neighbours identified the shooting victims as Manjit Kaur Sandhu, a woman in her early 40s, and her daughter, Sabrina Sandhu, 22. File #2008-100318 Aug. 19, 2008 (LM 2008 #52) Victim identified Troubled man charged in wife's death Another Indo Canadian shoots wife
ADRIAN GILPIN
Just after 0300am the Burnaby RCMP received a number of calls reporting shots fired in the 7300 Block of Halifax Street in Burnaby. Members of the Burnaby RCMP did attend to that location and found one male inside an apartment building suffering from gunshots wounds. Emergency Health Services attended to the scene, however the male was deceased. File #IHIT 2008-6354 Aug. 16, 2008 (LM 2008 #51) Police probe Victim identified One dead in shooting
VICTOR BERGEN
On Sunday August 10th, 2008 the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment received a telephone call from a male who identified himself as Gerald Guliker. Mr. Guliker, age 44 of Chilliwack, stated that he was going to travel to Hope BC to commit suicide. Officers responded and lost sight of the vehicle in the area of Bustin and Ferry Roads as Mr. Guliker drove east on Ferry Road. Officers came upon a head on collision between Mr. Guliker’ vehicle and a vehicle driving west on Ferry Road. Mr. Guliker’s vehicle was found to be in the oncoming lane. Both Mr. Guliker and Victor Bergen, the driver of the oncoming vehicle, age 40 of Chilliwack, were pronounced dead at the scene. File #2008-27146 (LM 2008 #50) Aug. 10, 2008 Brain injury with a legacy Father was ‘not a monster’ Crash driver terrified of returning to jail Crash investigated as murder-suicide Suicidal tendencies may have cost life of another
ZACHARY HOBEK
At approximately 2:30am Chilliwack RCMP responded to several 911 calls which were received regarding a possible shooting incident at the 46000 block of Bole Avenue, Chilliwack, BC. Chilliwack RCMP located one deceased male at the scene and two other victims were taken to hospital with serious but non life threatening injuries. Zachary Hobek, age 17, of Chilliwack died as a result of the injuries he sustained. IHIT File #08-26410 August 5, 2008 (LM 2008 #49) Suspect comes forward Victim identified Facebook tributes pour in 1 dead, 2 wounded Early morning shooting
VICTIM NOT IDENTIFIED
Abbotsford Police now confirm a teenager accidentally shot by a friend on Saturday night has died in hospital. The teens were at a home on Brisbane Court & Downes Road when the shot was fired around 10 PM. A 17-year old boy had been charged with criminal negligence causing bodily harm. APD FILE# 2008-32305 Aug. 1, 2008 (News 1130) Teen accidentally shot has now died Teen shot by friend Teen charged after friend shot
HUNG VAN BUI
Hung Van Bui, 27, was found slumped in the driver's seat of a 2002 silver Nissan Altima in the 600-block East 65th Avenue, near Fraser Street, at around 10:30 PM Monday. Police arrived to find the car had crashed into a cement wall on the north side of the street and the lone occupant already dead from gunshot wounds, the victim of a targeted shooting. July 28, 2008 VPD Homicide #12 (LM 2008 #48) Target of previous hits Victim identified 'Scarface' gunned down Homicide was targeted attack
DUSTIN LEE WESTER
At 5:35 AM the Abbotsford Police Department were called to the commercial complex at 32230 Mt. Lehman Road regarding a man who had been shot. When officers arrived they found the victim in a light-coloured SUV suffering from apparent gun shots. Paramedics did attend but the man died at scene. The deceased is 25-year-old Dustin Lee Wester of Abbotsford. It has been determined that the shooting occurred in a residence located on a rural property in west Abbotsford. Upon police arriving on scene a large marihuana grow operation was located inside the residence. IHIT File #2008-5594 July 22, 2008 (LM 2008 #47) Family mourns father Another gangland hit Shooting in Abbotsford Shooting victim
THOMAS DALE HOPFNER
On Friday, July 18, 2008 in the early afternoon hours, fifty nine year old Mission resident Thomas Dale Hopfner (known as “Dale”) was the victim of a homicide. The incident occurred in the 33000 block of North Railway Avenue, the downtown core of the city of Mission. Hopfner suffered substantial head injuries, and passed away in hospital on Saturday, July 19, 2008 as a result. A warrant has been issued for Shane Charles Buckner, 32, of Mission, who has a criminal history of violence. File #2008-9711 July 19, 2008 (LM 2008 #46) RCMP tight-lipped about murder
VICTIM NOT IDENTIFIED
A man was killed in Vancouver on Tuesday evening after being struck by a hit and run driver. A Vancouver police spokeswoman said the badly injured man was found lying semi-conscious at the intersection of Clark Drive & East Broadway at 4:45pm. The 45-year-old victim was taken to hospital but died soon after. The victim's family has chosen not to release his name. (Vancouver Province) July 15, 2008 Police search for hit-and-run clues Hit-and-run Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run
BAKHSHISH KAUR & DILBAG SINGH BADH
At 01:33 AM Surrey RCMP responded to a report of a multi motor vehicle collision in the 8500 block of 128 Street, Surrey, BC. A red BMW was travelling northbound on 128 Street when it was rear ended by a white Acura TL. The red BMW subsequently collided with a telephone pole and the white Acura side swiped a northbound black Chevrolet Camaro. Two passengers from the red BMW, a male and female married couple, were pronounced dead at scene. Two males were seen fleeing the scene. File #2008-82841 July 12, 2008 Witness, car owner come forward Owner of hit-and-run car meets police High speed crash kills 2 'They killed my parents' Hit-and-run Minimum time for a horrendous crime Cowards
ROBERT MORTON
On Saturday July 5 at approximately 8:50 PM Burnaby RCMP received a call for service to a residence in the 7300 block of Halifax Street. Upon arrival of police, a male stabbing victim was located, the male was in severe medical distress from the stabbing and was transported to a local area hospital. The victim, 53-year-old Robert George Morton of Burnaby died in hospital during the early morning hours of July 6, 2008. The man’s wife, 39-year-old Danielle Alice Morton of Burnaby was arrested and is currently in custody. IHIT File #2008-5092 July 6, 2008 (LM 2008 #45) Wife arrested Man dead after domestic dispute
VAN EM HUYNH
Little is known of the fatal shooting that sent police cruisers screaming to the Lang Nuong Hai Lúa restaurant at 2 AM Saturday. Police said the shooting took place outside the restaurant after a fight involving about 20 people spilled out into the street. A gun was drawn and at least one shot was fired. When officers arrived they found a 25-year-old man lying in the road. He was rushed to hospital but later died. (Vancouver Province) VPD File #08-126193 VPD Homicide #11 July 5, 2008 (LM 2008 #44) Witnesses aren't talking 2 shootings in 24 hours Fight led to fatal shooting Shootings keep cops busy Man shot dead Another fatal shooting
PAUL HADEN
A 44 year old man was found dead in his suite at 2525 Balsalm Street, believed to have died when he was overcome by fumes from a clandestine lab. Investigators found approximately one pound of what they believe is ecstasy. The lab was being used for ongoing production and was not just for personal use. VPD File #08-105439 June 7, 2008 Suspect 'paid ultimate price' Chemist died VFD discovers body inside a drug lab
JANICE MCMATH
A 64-year-old Abbotsford woman who was shot May 28 in what police believe was a domestic incident died Saturday morning. Janice McMath was found shot outside her home at 5077 McMath Street on Bradner Road. Robert A. McMath, 64, was charged with attempted murder, but prosecutors will now decide whether to upgrade that charge. June 7, 2008 (LM 2008 #43) Husband may face murder charge Victim dies
HARMINDER ‘Harvey’ HANS
On Saturday May 24, 2008 at approximately 0225 AM a call was placed into the Abbotsford City Police Department to attend the 31600 block of Ridgeview Drive as a stabbing had just occurred. Upon arrival police had learned that the victim had been taken to hospital where he died on May 26. Police have identified the victim as Harminder “Harvey” Hans, 18, of Abbotsford. This incident occurred between two groups of Indo-Canadian males in their late teens and early twenties. Investigators have been experiencing a lack of cooperation from a number of those involved and some of their parents. Shavinder Singh Brar, 21, and Amrit Singh Gill, 20, were charged with second degree murder after a three month investigation. IHIT File #2008-3815 May 26, 2008 (LM 2008 #42) Pair charged 'Lack of co-operation' Police ID stabbing victim Victim dies of his injuries Hansen student stabbed to death Stabbing victim dies
BHUPINDER SINGH BENNING
At approximately 0300 AM residents in the 4200 block of Portland Street in south Burnaby were awoken by the sound of gunshots. Burnaby RCMP were called to the scene to investigate and upon arrival discovered a deceased adult Indo-Canadian male lying on the roadway. Police have identified the male as Bhupinder Singh Benning, 27, of Richmond. Benning has just left a friend’s resident when the murder occurred. Police feel that this incident has all of the indicators of a targeted shooting. Benning was known to police and police believed he had links to organized crime in the Lower Mainland. IHIT File #2008-3816 May 24, 2008 (LM 2008 #41) Apparent targeted hit One dead in shooting Another shooting 27-year-old shot dead in Burnaby Targeted hit
CODY GOTTSCHALK
At approximately 11:10 PM Chilliwack RCMP were called to the Sunnyside Campground at Cultus Lake to a disturbance involving two small groups of males. Upon arriving at the scene patrol officers were faced with three victims of an apparent stabbing. One victim was a park employee who was injured while attempting to intervene in the altercation. He was treated at hospital and released. A second person, a twenty-year-old male also a stabbing victim was taken to a Metro Vancouver hospital where he is being treated for serious, non-life-threatening injuries. The third person, Cody Gottschalk, 19, of Richmond was pronounced dead upon arrival at hospital. Charged are Adam Derek Phillips, 18, Justin Wayne Lennard, 19, and Nathan John Simmons, 22, all three are from Chilliwack. IHIT File #2008-3626 May 17, 2008 (LM 2008 #40) Innocent remark leads to death Campground stabbing 1 dead, 2 stabbed in campground fight
ALEXA RENEE MIDDELAER
At 5:00 PM the Delta Police responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision in the 4300 blk of 64th street Ladner. A vehicle struck Alexa Renee Middelaer, 4, and her aunt, who were feeding horses while her grandparents watched from a nearby car. Alexa died of her injuries. Initial indications are that speed and alcohol were contributing factors. May 17, 2008 (LM 2008 #39) Charges laid Woman charged Still no charges Community mourns Little 'cherub' died surround by love
JONATHAN ALEX BARBER
At approximately 10:00 PM several shots were fired at a vehicle travelling in the 7000 block of Kingsway in Burnaby. The driver of the vehicle Jonathan Alex Barber, 23, from Langley was killed as a result of the shots fired. A 17 -year-old Surrey female was taken to a Metro Vancouver area hospital to be treated for non life threatening injuries. Investigators still have not made any conclusive links to organized crime, drugs or other recent homicides. The deceased victim is not known to police. Police remain with the thought that the shooting was not random. IHIT File #2008-3409 May 9, 2008 (LM 2008 #38) Stereo installer gunned down Police identify victim Shots fired at two cars 1 dead, 1 injured Man gunned down
DUANE HARVEY MEYER
At 10:40 pm police were called to a residence in the 1400 block of Kipling St. after several reports of shots fired. When police arrived they found a deceased 40-year-old man on the front steps of the home. The victim is forty-one-year-old Duane Harvey Meyer of Mission. Meyer is known to police and is believed to be a member of the United Nations or UN gang. This incident has all of the indicators of a targeted shooting. Investigators have established that Meyer was visiting a residence in the area at the time of the shooting; he did not live in the area or at the residence. IHIT File #2008-3386 May 9, 2008 (LM 2008 #37) Mission man had gang connections Police identify man killed Victim was UN gang member Man familiar to police shot dead
DENIS LAIZER JABLONSKY
A man shot to death in what police called a Wild West-style brawl at a Vancouver strip club has been identified as Denis Laizer Jablonsky, 30, of Richmond. Jablonsky was a known gang associate, as was a 32-year-old Surrey man who was shot in the leg during the same brawl at the Cecil Hotel. VPD Homicide #10 May 7, 2008 (LM 2008 #36)
Dead man identified Fight leads to slaying Brawl ends in death Details emerge One dead in downtown shooting One dead after Cecil Hotel shootout
WILHELMINE DRAGOSSY, ANETTA MEESTER & RITA PHILIPS
RCMP have identified all three of the women who died after a fire tore through a North Vancouver apartment building. Ilse Wilhelmine Dragossy, 84, Anetta Meester, 80, and Rita Phillips, 78, were killed when fire engulfed the three-storey building. IHIT File #2008-11240 May 6, 2008 Fire not arson Victims identified 'Couldn't get out in time' 3 dead in fire Boy alerts residents
RAJWINDER KAUR MANN & HARBIR SINGH MANN
At approximately 12:30 pm a woman and her children attended the home of her parents in the 12400 block of 71A Ave. in Surrey. The woman came upon the elderly couple deceased in the residence & called Emergency Services. Currently under the authority of a search warrant, IHIT is conducting a comprehensive scene survey and evaluation to determine whether or not this matter is indeed a homicide. The victims have been identified as Rajwinder Kaur Mann, 62, and Harbir Singh Mann, 67. IHIT File #2008-43480 April 18, 2008 (LM 2008 #34 & #35) Couple 'were very in love' Police investigating suspicious death of couple
CHARLE DALDE
At approximately 10:10 pm Richmond RCMP were called to the 5500 block of Cooney Road after receiving a 911 call to the area regarding a fight in progress and a “man down”. The male was taken to Richmond General Hospital where he later died from the injuries he sustained in the altercation. The victim is Charle Dalde, 24, of Richmond. Umut Ari was facing second degree murder charges, but after a psychological assessment, the judge ruled he should stay in a psychiatric hospital for treatment. IHIT File #2008-2759 April 14, 2008 (LM 2008 #33) Unfit to stand trial Accused unfit for trial Funeral visas granted Visa delay Man charged in stabbing death Killing not gang related
MICHAEL SCULLION
On Thursday April 10th in the early morning hours, Michael Scullion, 30, of Chilliwack, was in an altercation outside the Agassiz Crossroads Hotel located at 5936 Lougheed Highway near Agassiz, BC. He was with friends at the Hotel Pub and when they came outside to find him he was gone. IHIT is assuming control of the Scullion missing person investigation after information learned by investigators suggests that he has been met with foul play. IHIT File #2008 – 2777 April 10, 2008 (LM 2008 #32) Missing man probably murdered Missing person case turned over to IHIT Police suspect man met foul play
MICHAEL ANDREW GIBBON
A major disturbance at Agassiz’s mountain institution over the weekend resulted in the death of one inmate. At approximately 21:45 hours a number of inmates in the gymnasium of the institution started to break windows. The inmates were threatening towards staff members and later assaulted other inmates. One inmate succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the institution, while a second inmate was transported to an outside hospital as a result of the assault. Deceased is inmate Michael Andrew Gibbon. Inmate Gibbon, 39 years of age, was serving an indeterminate sentence for sexual offences. IHIT File #2008-02316 Mar. 29, 2008 (LM 2008 #31) Inmate killed in BC prison Sex offender dies during disturbance at prison Sex offender killed in B.C. prison riot
HENDRIKJE PRIESTER
On at approximately 0725 AM Abbotsford Police Department received a 911 call regarding a woman found dead in an apartment located in the 33300 block of Mayfair Avenue. The scene was secured and an adult male that was on scene was arrested and taken into custody. The victim is 52-year-old Hendrikje Priester of Abbotsford. The victim and the accused lived together in a common-law relationship. Investigators are calling this a domestic homicide. IHIT File #2008-2180 Mar. 25, 2008 (LM 2008 #30) Common-law husband charged again Police apologize Police surprised as murder charge stayed
ENRIQUE MANUEL ‘Rick’ MARQUES
An east Vancouver man was found dead in his apartment Monday morning in what police are calling a suspicious death. Vancouver police Det. Rich Akin said the man was found by his mother in his first-floor apartment in a condo complex at the corner of Nanaimo and 30th Avenue, at about noon. Police would not release the man's name but neighbours identified him as Rick, a "nice guy" who was disabled in a motorcycle accident as a teenager but always sought to be independent. VPD Homicide #9 Mar. 24, 2008 (LM 2008 #29) Killed for his DVD player? Police probe 'act of savages' Man found dead Death 'suspicious'
KELLEN MCELWEE
On March 19, 2008 at approximately 8:30 PM Kellen McElwee was seen leaving the Keg Steakhouse & Bar located at 9020 202 Avenue in Langley BC. This was the last time anyone has seen Kellen. On March 25, 2008 at approximately midnight Kellen McElwee’s grey 2006, 4 -door Honda Civic bearing BC plates 959 HPB was found parked in the 5100 block of Halifax Street in Burnaby BC. IHIT File #2008-2344 March 19, 2008 (LM 2008 #28) Missing man probably murdered Man murdered Police fear Kellan McElwee is dead Reward offered for remains
HANK HANS
RCMP in Surrey responded to a complaint at the Eagle Quest Golf Course in the 7900 block of 152nd St at 8:25 pm Mar. 19. The victim, Hark Hans, 28, of Surrey, a South Asian male was found in a white Honda at the parking lot of the golf course and pronounced dead at the scene. File #Surrey 2008-32045 Mar. 19, 2008 (LM 2008 #27) Oppal calls for calm after shooting 27 slayings in 80 days Fatal shooting at Surrey golf course Fatal shooting Shooting at golf course
JEFFREY GORDON CORNELL
At approximately 06:30 AM, members of the Ridge Meadows RCMP General Duties, attended a report of a man down in the Pitt Lake area. A male body was located at scene and confirmed dead. Ridge Meadows RCMP identified Jeffrey Gordon Cornell, 31, as the man whose body was found by two men at the side of 196C Street near McNeil Road. File #Ridge Meadows RM08-5884 Mar. 14, 2008 (LM 2008 #26) Connections in deaths Police find victim's car Man shot to death had prior run-ins with RCMP Dumped body found A Suspicious death
PETER GAY JONG 'Smokie' CHAN
On March 13, 2008, a little prior to midnight, Burnaby RCMP responded to a disturbance call in the 7300 Block of 12th Avenue in Burnaby. Upon attendance an injured male was located. He was transported to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. IHIT was called in and is conducting the investigation which is still in its early stages. At this time we are still working on confirming the identity of the male. An autopsy is being conducted to determine the cause of death. File #IHIT 2008-1901 Mar. 13, 2008 (LM 2008 #25) Targeted victim identified One man dead in Burnaby shooting Police investigate Burnaby homicide
SILAS O'BRIEN
A trio of friends on their way to Vancouver International Airport for a flight to Hawaii had their vacation plans and one of their lives cut short after an apparent hit-and-run homicide. Mid-morning of March 13, 2008 investigators located the suspect vehicle in connection to the fatal hit and run. Along with the vehicle a suspect was arrested The suspect has not yet been charged with any offence and therefore cannot be identified. The deceased male has been identified as 21-year-old Silas O’Brien of Langley BC. File #IHIT 2008-1878 Mar. 13, 2008 (LM 2008 #24) Charges laid Charge announced Police search home Guarded by police Prime suspect in 'cowardly crime' 2 arrested, released 38 year old man, passenger arrested Suspect in had previous convictions Road rage death Man dead in fatal road rage
ALFRED 'Fred' WALCOTT
A wounded man bleeding profusely from gunshot wounds pounded on the door of a stranger before dying on the doorstep early yesterday on a quiet street in northeast Coquitlam. The astonished resident quickly called 911. Paramedics arrived and tried to save the man's life, to no avail. The victim was identified as Alfred "Fred" Walcott and he was known to police. File #IHIT 2008-8219 Mar. 12, 2008 (LM 2008 #23) Connections in deaths Oppal calls for calm after shooting Stranger bleeds to death on doorstep Shooting death third in 5 days Body of man found on quiet street
KYLE RICHARD WONG
Kyle Wong, 20, was getting out of his car in front of his home in the 8400 block of Aqua Street at about 8:30 pm, when he was shot and killed. Investigators believe it was a targeted attack, as Wong was an associate of known gang members. A small, light-coloured import sedan was seen leaving the scene. VPD Homicide #7 Mar. 8, 2008 (LM 2008 #22) Hail of bullets cut down murder victim 20 year old shot and killed Man shot
NHANT TRUONG ‘Joe’ TRAN
RCMP in Surrey and subsequently investigators from the IHIT attended a residence in the area of 90th Ave & 141a St on Friday, March 7th at approximately 11:45 pm after initial reports of shots fired. Upon attendance, police located a Mercedes SUV parked in the driveway with a male slumped behind the steering wheel in the vehicle. The lone victim was known to police and while at the initial stages of this investigation, investigators are of the belief that this is a targeted attack. The deceased is Nhant Truong "Joe," Tran, 23. File #Surrey 2008-27102 Mar. 7, 2008 (LM 2008 #21) 2 more gangland victims 'targeted, know to police' Man shot in front of his house
ANTHONY JOHN RYAN
A 23-year-old Vancouver man has been charged with aggravated assault but could face manslaughter charges after his stepfather died following a fight at their apartment. His stepfather fell to the floor unconscious and was rushed to hospital where he was put on life support. He died just after 5pm Friday. The charge against the stepson Michael Ryan Bryce, were upgraded to manslaughter as a result of an autopsy. Mar. 7, 2008 (LM 2008 #20) Stepson charged with assault
ZDZISLAW (Jim) KUTYLA
At approximately 10:00 AM Burnaby RCMP received a call regarding a deceased male in a residence at the 8200 block of 19th Avenue. Upon police arrival the death was determined to be suspicious. After gathering crime scene evidence together with evidence from the autopsy the suspicious death reported on the weekend in Burnaby has now been classified as a homicide. The deceased has been identified as 51-year-old Zdzislaw (Jim) Kutyla of Burnaby. Investigators have not yet established whether this was a random or targeted act of violence. File #IHIT 2008-1562 Mar. 1, 2008 (LM 2008 #19) Death ruled a homicide Dead man's home vandalized in 2006
JUSTIN PETER VASEY
At approximately 6:10pm Surrey RCMP were dispatched to a suspicious activity file at an abandoned house located in the 14200 block of 104 Avenue in Surrey. When officers arrived at the rear of the house they discovered the body of a deceased male. On June 27, 2008 two females and two males were arrested in various communities throughout the Metro Vancouver area. At the time of the offence, 3 of the charged were under 18 years of age. The three Young Persons all from the Vancouver area are charged with one count of second degree murder. The adult, 20-year-old Cody Allan Pelletier of Vancouver faces one count of manslaughter. File IHIT #2008-1432 Feb. 25, 2008 (LM 2008 #18) 4 charged Four people charged in stabbing death Party 'went terribly, terribly wrong' Police ask for public's help Police investigating teen's death Murdered student victim of bulling? Man found dead outside party house Teen's body found
KHANH PHO MACH
The investigation into the Guildford stabbing death of Khanh Pho Mach, 29, of Surrey that occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday has resulted in the approval of charges. Charged with second degree murder is Nga (Susan) Thi-Thanh Nguyen, 28, of Surrey. Nguyen and the victim were in a relationship together. During the execution of a search warrant, homicide investigators discovered a marihuana grow-operation.. Although there was the discovery of a Grow-op this is not considered drug related. File #IHIT 2008-1396 Feb. 24, 2008 (LM 2008 #17) Woman charged Woman charged in boyfriend's death
PATRICK ANTHONY HAMILTON
Patrick Hamilton, 28, was found shot to death in the driveway of a home on the Katzie # 2 First Nations Reserve at 3:15 am Saturday. Hamilton was discovered by a resident on the reserve who was woken by a barking family dog. The resident found a collapsed man on his driveway and called 911. Police believe the crime took place near where the victim was found. File #IHIT 2008-1376 Feb. 23, 2008 (LM 2008 #16) Stunned friends remember Man killed on reserve Barking dog, dead body in driveway Murder probe in Langley shooting
EARL STEVE SEYMOUR
A man was shot dead in his minivan in downtown Vancouver in what police say appears to be a targeted hit. Matthew Ryan Wall, a 26 year old Vancouver resident, has been charged with first degree murder in the death of Earl Steve Seymour, 40. Seymour was shot while sitting in a van in the 300 block of Carrall Street at 6:30 pm on Friday. Both men are well known to police. VPD Homicide #6 Feb. 15, 2008 (LM 2008 #15) Man charged in shooting death Man charged with 1st degree murder Police linked victim to cocaine ring Man slain had lengthy record Victim identified Fatal shooting
KATARYNA SEMENOVA
At approximately 2:30pm, the Burnaby RCMP received a 911 call from the area of MacPherson Ave. and Marine Drive in Burnaby. It was confirmed that there was a deceased person in the ravine area. At this time it can be confrimed that the body found yesterday in South Burnaby was that of a female. The female's identity has not been confirmed and no next of kin notifications have been done. Vancouver Police will now be taking over the investigation, as it is believed that her murder took place in Vancouver. VPD Homicides #5 File #Burnaby IHIT 2008-1098 Feb.12, 2008 (LM 2008 #14) Body identified Body found in ravine identified Dead woman had tried to flee domestic violence Fears rise over missing woman's fate
CHI WAI ‘Darren’ LIAO
At approximately 11:15 pm North Vancouver RCMP received reports of what was thought to be either firecrackers or shots fired in the 600 block of Queens Road West in North Vancouver. Upon arriving at the parking lot of the Delbrook Recreation Centre located in the 600 block of Queens Road West, patrol officers discovered a deceased Asian male. The male was located in the drivers seat of the vehicle he was in. The victim has been identified as Chi Wai “Darren” Liso, 32, of Burnaby. Liao was known to police. Investigators have learned that although Liao lived in Burnaby he was regularly involved in a floor hockey league that played in North Vancouver and had just finished playing a game of hockey prior to when the murder took place. File #IHIT 2008-1034 Feb. 9, 2008 (LM 2008 #13) Charges stayed day before slaying Victim targeted Burnaby man gunned down Victim identified Man found shot in pickup North Van shooting
PRITPAL SINGH VIRK
A man was found lying in the street last night in the 400 block of East 54th just after 11 pm. He was rushed to hospital but died of gunshot wounds. The victim has been identified as Pritpal Singh Virk, 19, of Richmond. Nine days before he was shot and left to die on an East Vancouver street, drug charges against Pritpal Singh Virk were stayed. Virk, 19, faced charges of producing, possessing and trafficking of a controlled substance along with wilfully resisting arrest after an incident near Vanderhoof last May. VPD Homicide #4 Feb. 2, 2008 (LM 2008 #12) Murdered teen had faced drug charges Targeted hit Victim was passenger in Nechako River drug car Another Vancouver murder
JUSTIN AARON YUSKO
At approximately 7:45 pm Ridge Meadows RCMP received a call regarding a male stabbing victim found in a rural roadside ditch on Ford Road between McTavish and Bayne Roads in Maple Ridge. The male was transported to local hospital where he later died. The victim was identified as twenty-eight-year-old Justin Aaron Yusko of Port Coquitlam. Homicide investigators have learned that YUSKO was a regular drug user. Based on information learned so far, investigators feel that this was not random act. File #IHIT 2008-746 Jan. 29, 2008 (LM 2008 #11) Stabbed man dies of his wounds Stabbed man dies in hospital
TEJVIR SINGH (Sunny) BAINS
On at approximately 9:00 PM Surrey RCMP received a report of “shots fired” in the 12500 block of 72 Avenue. Patrol officers were dispatched and upon arriving on scene officers entered a townhouse and discovered the deceased body of an East Indian male thought to be in his mid-twenties. The victim is Tejvir Singh Bains, 24, also known as Sunny Bains, of Surrey. It is believed, based on information learned so far that the victim and the suspect were known to each other. Raminder Singh Bhandher, 30, of Surrey has been charged with one court of first degree murder on Feb. 23, 2008. File #IHIT 2008-728 Jan. 28, 2008 (LM 2008 #10) Air India witness faces first-degree murder charge Bhandher charged for Surrey murder Thieves breach registry Victim identified Bus riders asked to provide clues Man shot in Surrey townhouse
DEWARD PONTE
Police were called to Grays Park, located near Fraser Street and East 33rd Avenue in east Vancouver, shortly after 2 am on Sunday morning to investigate reports of rowdy teens. Officers arrived in the area of the park as more calls were received about someone screaming behind a residence on the south side of the 1000-block of East 33rd. Police hurried to the screams and discovered two young men, ages 15 and 19, that had been stabbed. Charged with second degree murder in connection with Ponte’s death is 19 year old Surrey resident Roseller Salvacion. VPD Homicide #3 Jan. 27, 2008 (LM 2008 #09) Murder charge in stabbing Surrey teen charged in murder 18-year-old charged with murder Man charged in teen slaying Teen came here for 'a better life' Teen stabbed to death in park Teen fatally stabbed in alley Police make arrest
MICHAEL ALLEN SING
At approximately 12:30 PM today, a police officer on general patrols was flagged down by the driver of a Jeep Cherokee in the area of 152 Street and 104 Avenue. The driver was seeking assistance for another male who appeared to be suffering from gunshot/(s) wounds. Police cordoned off the area, and traffic was affected for approximately two hours at the busy intersection of 152 and 104. The 23-year-old male was transported to an area hospital with critical injuries. He is known to police. File #Surrey 2008-8542 January 22, 2008 (LM 2008 #08) Victim known to cops Man dies of gunshot wound Fatal shooting in Surrey
JOHN DAVID PARKER
Coquitlam RCMP received a call from North Fraser Pre-Trial Centre regarding an assault that occurred in a cell at approximately 1030 PM Saturday night. The victim was taken to Royal Columbian Hospital to be treated for his injuries. Several hours later the victim, 57-year-old John David Parker of Vancouver died from injuries sustained in the altercation. Victor Manuel Hurtado, 22, of Buena Ventura, Colombia, has been charged with the second-degree murder of John David Parker. RCMP File #IHIT 2008-514 Jan. 19, 2008 (LM 2008 #07) Charges laid in jail killing
RICHARDO FRANCIS SCARPINO & GILLES ANDRE LEPAGE
A black Land Rover pulled up to the curb just south of Gotham's Steakhouse on the 600 block of Seymour Street in downtown Vancouver at around 10:15 pm Saturday night. Moments later, gunfire erupted and two men were dead. Scarpino, his fiancée and two other men were in the 2007 Land Rover on the way to his engagement party. Two armed men, waiting for the group at the restaurant, walked up to the vehicle and shot the men inside. After the shooting, the suspects fled on foot, and two guns have since been recovered. VPD Homicides #1 & #2 Jan. 19, 2008 (LM 2008 #05 & #06) Drug chemicals found in slain man's unit Second victim named Slain man described as 'loving person' Slain gangster lived the good life Just wanted to turn his life around Man slain week after release Gang figure had Island ties Men killed outside restaurant Criminal resumé
RAJWINDER (Ravi) KAHLON
A little girl has been found slain in her North Delta home and her father has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Neighbours identified the suspect as Lakhwinder Singh Kahlon and the dead girl as his daughter, Rajwinder (Ravi) Kahlon. Jan. 18, 2008 (LM 2008 #04) Dad confesses 'Bugs in his head' Man decapitated his daughter Dad charged with killing daughter Father charged after toddler found dead Father under arrest Father arrested
SUBALINI 'Subi' RATNANESAN
At approximately 11:30 PM Surrey RCMP were called to a home in at 15480 91A Ave. Once inside the home, police came upon a dramatic scene. One female appeared to be deceased and a second subject, a male was taken to an area hospital for treatment. Police are now able to confirm the identity of the deceased as Subalini Ratnanesan, 50. Her husband Sivapragasam Ratnanesan, 51, has been released from hospital and taken in to custody by IHIT investigators. RCMP File #Surrey 2008-5990 Jan. 15, 2008 (LM 2008 #03) Death of 'super lady' shocks friends Husband arrested after body found Murder, attempted suicide
GURNAM SINGH JOHAL
Police are treating the mysterious death of a man at Surrey Memorial Hospital as a homicide. Gurnam Singh Johal, 41, died last week. According to a source who spoke to Surrey radio station RED FM, arsenic was found in Johal's body. The source said Johal had told hospital staff he wasn't trying to kill himself and hadn't ingested poison. Jan. 10, 2008 (LM 2008 #02) Man's death 'suspicious' Suspicious death of landscaper
RUO YU 'Lucy' CAO
A woman reported dead in her Richmond townhouse on New Year's Day was murdered, Richmond RCMP said yesterday. Metro Vancouver's first homicide victim of 2008 was identified as Ruo Yu Cao. The 26-year-old, who used the first name Lucy, was found dead in the Cranberry Court complex at 8088 Spires Gate around midday Jan. 1. Jan. 1, 2008 (LM 2008 #01) Woman was murdered Woman identified