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Man, 22, charged in White Rock, B.C., murder

The Canadian Press Darpan, 12 Aug, 2014 12:52 PM

WHITE ROCK, B.C. - A 22-year-old man is facing murder and assault charges in the slaying of a man in White Rock, B.C., on Sunday.

Jeffrey Caille was expected to appear in Surrey Provincial Court Tuesday after being remanded into custody.

Police have identified 61-year-old Bruce Ridout as the victim who was found dead in a home after reports of a fight.

Two other females were also found injured and were transferred to hospital for treatment.

Staff Sgt. Jennifer Pound, with the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team, says a police investigation is underway but they won't be releasing further details.

Caille has been charged with one count of second-degree murder, one count of assault causing bodily harm and two counts of assault.

Ridout's autopsy was also scheduled for Tuesday.

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