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Burnaby RCMP and the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) are investigating Burnaby鈥檚 first homicide of the year.
On Tuesday night, just before 9 p.m., Mounties were called to the 6500 block of Telford Avenue to a two-storey walk-up after a report of a 鈥渇ight in progress,鈥� according to a Burnaby RCMP press release.
Police found a man in medical distress. Despite attempts to revive him, he succumbed to his injuries.
鈥淚t is early in the investigation but it does not appear to be a random act,鈥� states the release.
The scene will be cordoned off for a 鈥渟ignificant amount of time,鈥� according to police.
The incident is currently in the evidence-gathering phase and no further details will be provided at this time.
Anyone with information about the homicide is asked to call 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or email [email protected]. For those wishing to stay anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
