Police investigating after man critically injured at Richmond park

Police incident at Brighouse Park in Richmond, B.C., Mar. 1, 2026. (1stDue Media Image)

By Emma Crawford

Posted March 1, 2026 12:17 pm.

Last Updated March 2, 2026 10:36 am.

The Richmond RCMP says it is investigating after a critically injured man was found in Brighouse Neighbourhood Park Sunday morning.

Officers were called to the park, which is located at Granville Avenue and No. 3 Road, around 3 a.m., where they found the man suffering from life-threatening injuries.

Police incident at Brighouse Park in Richmond, B.C., Mar. 1, 2026.

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He was taken to hospital in critical condition.

Several callers to 1130 NewsRadio reported seeing a heavy police presence in the park Sunday morning, and photos taken at the scene show a white forensic identification tent and police tape in the area.

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Police are seeking witnesses and would like to speak to anyone who was in the park between 2:30 a.m. and 3:30 a.m. and who may have seen or heard anything unusual.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212.

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