RICHMOND – A South Asian man was found murdered in Richmond in what police are describing as a targeted attack.
The male victim has been identified as 28-year-old, Muzaffer Darwaish, a Richmond resident. Darwaish was last seen leaving his residence on the evening of April 23. A review of the evidence gathered so far indicates that Darwaish’s murder was targeted.
On April 24, 2017 just before 6:30 a.m. the Richmond RCMP responded to a report of a deceased male in the 2800 block of River Road, at the Terra Nova Rural Park. When police arrived, they located a lone male victim and confirmed he had suffered gunshot wounds. The investigation was deemed a homicide and the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) took conduct.
IHIT investigators are working in partnership with the Richmond RCMP, the Integrated Forensic Identification Section, and the BC Coroner’s Service to gather and review evidence.
Cpl. Meghan FOSTER of IHIT says, “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.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448), or by email at [email protected]. Should you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
