Richmond man believed to have shot parents, sister in murder-suicide
Posted January 28, 2022 11:38 am.
Last Updated January 28, 2022 6:27 pm.
Homicide investigators have confirmed a shooting that left four family members in Richmond, B.C. dead appears to be a murder-suicide.
On Thursday, two men and two women from the same family were confirmed as the people found in the Garden City Road duplex near Alderbridge Way. The bodies were discovered Tuesday evening though they were believed to have died the night before.
Police believe the son killed his parents and sister, but say they are awaiting official confirmation of this “pending ballistics and autopsy.”
On Friday, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) shared the four were a 71-year-old father, 58-year-old mother, and two adult children aged 23 and 21.
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“At this time, evidence has been uncovered, which does suggest it was a murder-suicide,” said Sgt. David Lee with IHIT.
Police have not released the victims’ names, as Lee says the extended family has asked for privacy as they mourn.
Investigators have not yet determined a motive.
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On Thursday, police hesitated to confirm they were investigating a murder-suicide. Lee says at the time, investigators were still looking into several factors at the scene.
Investigators not sure who the "shooter" was. They're awaiting ballistics reports and autopsies, which are underway. We'll likely get another update in the coming days. Family was not on police radar. Another update in coming days. More on @CityNewsVAN
— Sonia Aslam (@SoniaSAslam) January 28, 2022
Lee adds the family was not “on police radar.”
“They were … a very quiet family. So, this is naturally a shock to the community and to investigators as well, as they’re looking through the home.”
If you were in the area of Garden City Road near Odlin and Leslie Road Monday night and saw or heard anything suspicious — or if you have any other information, you’re asked to call IHIT at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or email ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
