A murder victim, whose body was found Monday morning along the banks of the Fraser River in Richmond, has been identified as Muzaffer Darwaish, a 28-year-old Richmond resident.
IHIT said Tuesday that Darwaish suffered gunshot wounds, and that his homicide is believed to have been targeted. The victim was known to police, and his death does not appear to be connected to other homicides or acts of violence, IHIT said.
Homicide victim ID'd as 28 yrs, Muzaffer DARWAISH, a Richmond resident. Last seen on Apr 23 in RIchmond. Btb targeted. Call IHIT w/ info.
— IHIT (@HomicideTeam) April 25, 2017
“Mr. Darwaish was known to police, and his death is believed to be targeted. It is still early in the investigation, but Mr. Darwaish’s murder does not appear to be associated to any other homicides, or recent acts of violence,” IHIT spokesperson Cpl. Meghan Foster said in a release.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448), or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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— Penny Daflos (@PennyDaflos) April 24, 2017
