Image: Mike Vanden Bosch / Pattison Media / Hope RCMP responded to the 59400 block of Saint Elmo Road west of Hope early Sunday morning (August 20) for the report of a shooting. A 28-year-old man died after being shot. A suspect is in custody Sunday, according to a news release from the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team. 

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Homicide west of Hope

Hope RCMP respond to fatal shooting Sunday west of Hope, 28-year-old man dead

Aug 20, 2023 | 11:57 AM

HOPE — A suspect is in custody following the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old man early Sunday morning (August 20) in a rural area west of Hope.

In a news release from the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team, members of the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment were called to the 59400 block of Saint Elmo Road at 2:50 a.m. Sunday after receiving a report of a shooting. Members responded and found a 28-year-old man suffering from a fatal gunshot wound.

RCMP have secured the scene and are speaking with witnesses.

A suspect, who was identified at the onset of the investigation, has now been located and arrested. As such, Investigators believe there is no ongoing risk to the public.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has been deployed and will be working closely in partnership with UFVRD, BC Coroners Service and the Integrated Forensic Identification Section (IFIS).

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Investigators have identified the victim and are working to notify the family.

“IHIT is thankful to the members of the Hope RCMP who responded quickly and were able to ensure the area was safe ands secure,” says Sergeant Timothy Pierotti of IHIT. “We’re asking anyone with information about this incident to please contact IHIT immediately.”

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.

More information to come once homicide investigators release additional details.