RICHMOND, B.C. — A man has been found dead in Richmond, B.C., and homicide investigators have taken over the case.
A news release from Richmond RCMP says the body of Gregory Joseph Scuby was found near No. 5 Road and Dyke Road at around 11 a.m.
#IHIT has ID'ed the victim from #RichmondBC as 42 y/o Gregory Joseph Scuby, a resident of Richmond. Mr. Scuby was well known to police and investigators are working to determine motive. #IHIT urges anyone w/ info to pls come forward. pic.twitter.com/0jNFk5EyxE
— IHIT (@HomicideTeam) May 18, 2018
Integrated Homicide Investigation Team Cpl. Frank Jang says the victim is well known to police.
He says the slaying does not appear gang related, but has offered few other details.
An autopsy is expected in the next few days.
#IHIT has been deployed to #RichmondBC this evening. At 11am this morning, a deceased man was found in the 16000-block of Dyke RD. #IHIT is working w/ @RichmondRCMP to canvass the area. Media availability w/ Cpl Frank Jang later tonight. Time/location to be announced soon.
— IHIT (@HomicideTeam) May 18, 2018