Father and son found dead in targeted killings in Richmond

RICHMOND — Richmond RCMP made a shocking discovery while responding to a report of a suspicious circumstance at a residence in the community Thursday (Nov. 30) evening around 10:30 p.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered the bodies of a 46-year-old man and his 13-year-old son inside a home.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) took control of the case, collaborating closely with the Richmond RCMP, RCMP Forensic Identification Service, and the BC Coroners Service. The victims, identified as a father and son, were both residents of the home, and early indications suggest that this was a targeted incident. Investigators are working to unravel the motive behind the killings.

Image: RCMP supplied map of the area around the Rocky View Playground and the London Sports Fields.

The home where the bodies of the father and son were found is located in the 6200-block of Goldsmith Drive, near the Rocky View Playground and the London Sports Fields, prompting authorities to appeal for information from the public. Sgt. Timothy Pierotti of IHIT urged anyone who observed anything suspicious in the area between 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on November 30 to come forward. “If you were driving or parked in the area and have dash-camera footage, please contact IHIT immediately,” said Pierotti in a news release.