Chilliwack – UPDATE – Officers attended and located a 66-year old female deceased and a 37-year old man suffering non-life-threatening injuries. A 68-year old man was located at the residence and was arrested without incident for murder. IHIT has taken conduct of the investigation and is working closely in partnership with the Chilliwack RCMP, the BC Coroners Service and the RCMP Integrated Forensic Identification Section (IFIS).
Initial evidence indicates this was an isolated incident between three family members, with no ongoing risk to the public.
At this time, IHIT is not releasing the name of the victim out of respect for the family’s privacy. Additionally, in consideration of the evidence collected, it is not believed that the release of the victim’s name at this stage would further the investigation in anyway.
IHIT is asking anyone with information regarding the homicide to contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
ORIGINAL STORY – Just after lunch ( January 17 @1PM) Chilliwack RCMP responded to the 46000-block of Teton Avenue, Chilliwack regarding the 9-1-1 report of an assault.
Upon arrival, three people were located in the residence. One victim was located deceased while a second was located injured and transferred to the hospital. The suspect was identified and taken into custody at the scene, there is no further risk to the public.
The area is currently cordoned off and Police ask that the public remain out of the area as police continue to investigate this matter. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) is attending and will be assuming conduct of this investigation.
From chillTV’s Mark Hendley: Something big happening here on Fairfield, 14+ RCMP 2 Paramedics, house being taped off on Teton and Montana.
More to come.
