SURREY, B.C. - Homicide detectives in Metro Vancouver have identified the man killed Monday in an attack in north Surrey.
A statement from the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team, the unit that investigates most homicides occurring across the Lower Mainland, says officers were called to a Surrey home and found 30-year-old Andrew Baldwin suffering from critical injuries.
Baldwin was rushed to hospital but was pronounced dead.
Sgt. Frank Jang says a suspect wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt and dark pants with reflective material around the bottom of the pant leg, fled before officers arrived.
Efforts are underway to identify that person and determine a motive for the attack.
Investigators have not said how Baldwin was injured but they said Tuesday that the slaying did not appear random, although they did not believe it was linked to gang activity.
IHIT is working closely with the Surrey RCMP, the Integrated Forensic Identification Services and the B.C. Coroners Service to gather further evidence.
The investigation is still in its early stages and investigators are working to determine a motive.
“We urge anyone with details of Andrew Baldwin’s activities before his unfortunate death, to come forward and speak to investigators,” said IHIT Sgt. Frank Jang on Wednesday. “We also urge any witnesses and drivers with dash cam video who were in the area of Old Yale and Scott Road to contact us, so we can ultimately determine those responsible.”
Anyone with information is asked to call the IHIT information line at 1-877-551- IHIT (4448), or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).