Investigation of White Rock homicide continues
White Rock, Integrated Homicide Investigation Team
2024-04-26 10:35 PDT
File # 2024-444
The investigation of a homicide that occurred in White Rock Tuesday night continues.
Background:
On April 23, 2024 at 9:26 p.m., the White Rock RCMP responded to a report of an injured man in the 15400-block of Marine Drive. Officers along with BC Emergency Health Services attended and upon arrival, located a 26-year old man, later identified as Kulwinder Singh Sohi, on the White Rock Promenade, suffering from fatal stab wounds. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has taken conduct of the investigation and continues to work closely in partnership with the White Rock RCMP, the BC Coroners Service and the Integrated Forensic Identification Services to advance the investigation.
Witnesses described seeing Mr. Sohi in a physical altercation with the suspect, before giving chase eastbound on the Promenade toward the parking lot adjacent to the Grand Chief Bernard Robert Charles (Pa-Kwach-Tun) Memorial Plaza.
This occurred in a very public location. From our video review, we know there were many witnesses in the area. If you were there or parked in the area, now is the time to call IHIT,
says Sergeant Timothy Pierotti of IHIT. We will continue to work tirelessly, supported by the White Rock members as well as the other I-Teams, to identify, locate and arrest the person responsible for this tragedy.
The suspect is described by witnesses as a black male, approximately 5’11, wearing a dark coloured hat and a grey hoodie.
IHIT is asking that any witnesses or anyone who was in the area of the White Rock Promenade, east of the White Rock Pier or driving on Marine Drive on April 23, 2024, between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., with dash cameras or anyone who may have 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.
Released by:
Sgt. Timothy PierottiMedia Relations Officer
Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT)
14200 Green Timbers Way, Surrey, BC V3T 6T3
Office: 778-290-5202
Email:
ediv_ihit_media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: homicideteam.ca
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