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B.C. police issue Canada-wide arrest warrant for homicide suspect

Darpan News Desk Canadian Press, 12 Aug, 2014 10:58 AM

A Canada-wide arrest warrant has been issued for a suspect in the double homicide of two men and attempted killing of a female in Chilliwack, B.C.

Homicide investigators in the Lower Mainland are looking for 33-year-old Aaron James David Douglas.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says Douglas has a criminal record dating back to 1996 and he is believed to be armed and dangerous.

Sgt. Jennifer Pound of the agency says people should not confront or approach Douglas, but instead should call authorities.

Police have identified two homicide victims as 38-year-old Richard Blackmon and 36-year-old Tyler Belcourt.

Officers are not identifying the female victim.

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