Chilliwack double homicide suspect found dead near Bridal Falls

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team confirmed Monday that the suspect linked to Thursday’s double homicide in Chilliwack has been found dead.

Fifty-year-old Eric John Sheshtalo was found near Bridal Falls after a four-day manhunt. Police say he died of self-inflicted gunshot wounds.

Sheshtalo shot and killed two women and left one man with non-life-threatening injuries at a Chilliwack home on July 21st. Police shared the victims’ names Monday, identifying them as Mimi Kates and Amber Culley.

“She was the most loving, generous, compassionate & brave human being we have ever known,” Amber’s family said in a statement.

“We will miss her madly but we will never let a murderer put out her bright light or destroy our little boys’ lives. Her children were her world.”

The family thanked family, friends, and police for their love, support, and respect.

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On Thursday, police issued a notice saying the suspect was considered armed and dangerous. IHIT urged people to “use caution and not approach Shestalo.” The warning was reiterated over the weekend, while Sheshtalo was still on the run.

On Friday, IHIT located a 1990 Jeep YJ linked to the suspect in Bridal Falls, and a subsequent search of the area found the man.

Anyone traveling in the block of McNaught Avenue and Yale Avenue between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., who may have dash camera footage or who have any information regarding the shooting, is being urged to contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.