Woman dies, man arrested for murder after homocide at Teton Avenue home in Chilliwack

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At this time, IHIT is not releasing the name of the victim out of respect for the family’s privacy. Additionally, in consideration of the evidence collected, it is not believed that the release of the victim’s name at this stage would further the investigation in anyway.

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

Original story below:

CHILLIWACK — Chilliwack RCMP say a homicide has occurred at a home on Teton Avenue in Fairfield Island.

On Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 1 p.m., Chilliwack RCMP frontline officers responded to the 46000 block of Teton Avenue for the report of an assault, according to a statement from RCMP Cpl. Carmen Kiener.

Upon arrival, three people were located in the residence. One victim was found deceased while a second was located injured and transferred to the hospital. The suspect was identified and taken into custody at the scene. Police say there is no further risk to the public.

The area is currently cordoned off and police ask that the public remain out of the area as police continue to investigate this incident. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) is attending and will be taking control of the investigation, Cpl. Kiener advised.

Further details and media availability will be provided by the IHIT media relations officer.

A heavy police presence filled the neighbourhood in the past hour. According to social media, as many as 16 police cars responded to the area of Teton Avenue and Montana.

According to a Fairfield Island resident who spoke off the record with Fraser Valley Today, police briefly blocked off Teton Avenue for a bit. Residents of the area were not told to remain inside their homes for any possible threat. As Cpl. Carmen Kiener said, there was no further risk to the public at this point.

The Fairfield Island resident also said there wasn’t any apparent trouble at the home, as there may have been quiet, elderly residents at the home where the homicide occurred.

The Fairfield Island resident added that she witnessed multiple police pull up to near the Teton Avenue home, got out of their patrol cars and “took off running through the snow as fast as they could.”

B.C. Ambulance Service responded to the 46000 block of Teton Avenue as well.

The home where the homicide occurred is in the 46600 block of Teton Avenue.