Richmond homicide: woman, teen found dead in home
Posted February 21, 2023 12:46 pm.
Last Updated February 21, 2023 8:17 pm.
A teenage girl and a woman in her 40s have been identified as the two people found dead in Richmond, homicide investigators say.
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) says officers responded to a home on Barnard Drive near the Terra Nova Housing Co-Operative on Monday, finding the bodies of a 14-year-old girl and a 43-year-old woman. Police say the two victims were related.
IHIT deployed to Richmond. No public safety concern. Scene secured. pic.twitter.com/MPtvkJFlOV
— IHIT (@HomicideTeam) February 21, 2023
IHIT says so far, investigators believe this was an isolated incident, adding no suspects are being sought.
Police tape blocks a home in Richmond, B.C. on Tuesday February 21st, 2023. (CityNews Image)
“The effects of this tragedy are being felt by the entire community,” said Sgt. Timothy Pierotti of IHIT. “Anyone in need of assistance is encouraged to call the Richmond RCMP’s Victim Services.”
Homicide investigators will work with the Richmond RCMP, the RCMP Forensic Identification Service, and the BC Coroners Service.
Police tape blocks a home in Richmond, B.C. on Tuesday February 21st, 2023. (CityNews Image)
IHIT is asking anyone with information regarding the investigation to contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
