A teen was gunned down in Burnaby while another man was found dead at an Abbotsford home over the weekend. On February 3 at 4:11 a.m., the Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD) were called to the 7000-block of Nicholson Avenue, after a report of a shooting. Members attended and located a deceased man inside the residence.  Two suspects were identified at the scene and taken into custody. Frontline Officers located evidence suggesting the residence was being used for the production of controlled drugs.  

By PD Raj – Senior Writer DESIBUZZCanada

ABBOTSFORD/BURNABY – A teen was gunned down in Burnaby while another man was found dead at an Abbotsford home over the weekend.

On February 3 at 4:11 a.m., the Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD) were called to the 7000-block of Nicholson Avenue, after a report of a shooting. Members attended and located a deceased man inside the residence. 

Two suspects were identified at the scene and taken into custody. Frontline officers located evidence suggesting the residence was being used for the production of controlled drugs. 

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has taken conduct of the investigation and is working closely in partnership with AbbyPD, BC Coroners Service, the Integrated Forensic Identification Section (IFIS) and the BC RCMP Clandestine Lab Enforcement and Response unit(CLEAR).

At this time, investigators are working to identify the male victim, who is not believed to be associated to the residence. This is believed to be an isolated incident associated to illegal drug trade.

“We’re asking anyone with information about this incident to please contact IHIT immediately,” says Sergeant Timothy Pierotti of IHIT. “We believe this is an isolated incident and there is no ongoing risk to the public.  IHIT will be working with the BC RCMP Clandestine Lab Enforcement and Response unit to make sure the residence is safely processed and no longer a risk to the neighbourhood.”

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

A day earlier, IHIT was called after a teen was located deceased in Burnaby.

On February 2 at 11:52 a.m., the Burnaby RCMP were called to the 7400-block of Mulberry Place, after a report of deceased man in a vehicle. Members attended and initial evidence suggested the man was the victim of a shooting. IHIT has taken conduct of the investigation and is working closely in partnership with the Burnaby RCMP, BC Coroners Service and the Integrated Forensic Identification Section (IFIS).

IHIT investigators have identified the victim as a 17-year old man, who lived in the complex in which the shooting took place. As the victim is a youth, his name will not be released by investigators at this time.

Investigators believe the shooting took place earlier in the morning, at approximately 9 a.m. Initial evidence suggests the incident was targeted and investigators are working to determine if it is connected to the Lower Mainland gang conflict.

At approximately 9:15 a.m. a White Nissan Rogue was reported to have been set on fire in the area of 173 Street and 101 Avenue in Surrey.  IHIT is working with IFIS to determine if the two incidents are connected. 

“IHIT will be in both areas throughout the day speaking with neighbours and canvassing for video,” says Sergeant Timothy Pierotti of IHIT. “If you have information and have yet to speak to police regarding this investigation, please contact IHIT immediately. If you were in either area between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. and have dash-camera video, please contact IHIT immediately.”

IHIT is asking anyone with information or anyone with dash-camera video who was in the 7400-block of Mulberry Place, Burnaby, or the area of 173 Street and 101 Avenue, Surrey, between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. to contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.