Charges laid in Maple Ridge homicide investigation

Ridge Meadows, Integrated Homicide Investigation Team, Integrated Forensic Identification Services

Mon Aug 26 08:11:00 PDT 2024

File # 2024-595

Background:

On May 31, 2024, at approximately 5:12 p.m., the Ridge Meadows RCMP responded to a report of a shooting in the area of 223 Street and Lougheed Highway in Maple Ridge. Police and first responders attended and located the victim, who was subsequently declared deceased on scene. Witnesses reported seeing a male suspect, fleeing the scene.

Update:

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) took conduct of the investigation and have been working in close partnership with the Ridge Meadows RCMP, the Integrated Forensic Identification Services (IFIS) and Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD) to advance the investigation.

On August 23, 2024, BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) charged 26-year-old Alexander Delair of Maple Ridge with second-degree murder in relation to the homicide. Mr. Delair remains in custody.

IHIT would like to thank our policing partners for their support throughout this investigation. says Corporal Esther Tupper of IHIT. This charge is a testament to the dedication and teamwork demonstrated by the Ridge Meadows RCMP, AbbyPD, IHIT and the I-Teams."

IHIT is asking anyone who has information about the incident and has not yet spoken with police to please contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

As this matter is now before the courts, no further information will be released.

Released by:

Corporal Esther Tupper
Media Relations Officer
Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT)
Email: ediv_ihit_media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
www.homicideteam.ca

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