Richmond Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) continues to investigate the murder of a father and son in their Richmond home. Police believe the two were targeted.
On Nov. 30, at about 10:30 p.m., the Richmond RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious circumstance at a residence in the 6200-block of Goldsmith Drive, Richmond. When they arrived, RCMP officers located the bodies of a 46-year old man and a 13-year old boy, inside the residence.
The IHIT has taken over the investigation and continue to work closely in partnership with the Richmond RCMP, the RCMP Forensic Identification Service and the BC Coroners Service.
Investigators are still working to determine a motive.
This incident occurred at a residence situated in the area of the Rocky View Playground and the London Sports Fields.
Police are asking anyone who may have observed anything suspicious in the area of the Rocky View Playground or the adjoining pathways between 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on Nov. 30 to contact IHIT, said Sgt. Timothy Pierotti of IHIT.
Also, if you were driving or parked in the area and have dash-camera footage, please contact IHIT immediately.
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.
