IHIT deployed to University Detachment

University, Integrated Homicide Investigation Team

2024-03-14 13:42 PDT

File # 2024-285

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) have been deployed to the University Detachment in the University Endowment Lands following a suspicious death. 

Background:

On March 13, 2024, at approximately 11:42 p.m., the RCMP’s University Detachment responded to a call of a female in medical distress, inside a residence in the 5400-block of Shortcut Road, in the University Endowment Lands. Sadly, the female succumbed to her injuries. Two individuals, a man and a woman, were arrested on scene in relation to the murder. IHIT now has conduct of the investigation and is working closely in partnership with the University Detachment, BC Coroners Service and the Integrated Forensic Identification Section (IFIS).

IHIT is working to identify the victim, whom is believed to be an adult woman associated to the residence.

We are in the early stages of the investigation, says Sergeant Timothy Pierotti of IHIT. We are asking anyone with information to please come forward as soon as possible.

IHIT is asking anyone with information who has yet to speak with police, to contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

Released by

Sgt. Timothy Pierotti

Email: ediv_ihit_media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: homicideteam.ca

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