Homicide investigators are asking for the public’s help in solving two recent murders in Vancouver and Port Coquitlam.
On Tuesday, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team released the identity of the man found slain in the 1300-block of Laurier Avenue in Port Coquitlam Saturday just before 10:00 p.m.
Cpl. Meghan Foster said Shawn Curtis George, 44, was a resident of the Tri-Cities and known to police. He has convictions for robbery, mischief and careless storage of a firearm.
George’s body was found on a trail near the Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, Foster said. His injuries were consistent with foul play.
“IHIT continues to work closely with the Coquitlam RCMP to gather evidence, and learn what factors contributed to Mr. George’s murder. An autopsy has yet to be scheduled to confirm what caused his death,” Foster said in a release. “Investigators are working to determine the motive. Anyone who knew Mr. George is asked to contact police.”
IHIT investigators can be reached at 1-877-551-4448 or ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
Vancouver homicide investigators are asking asking the public to help in their investigation into the murder of 38-year-old Maninder Singh Braich.
Just after midnight Feb. 9, Vancouver police were called about an injured man at a home near Prince Albert Street and East 49th Avenue.
“He was rushed to hospital and died a short time later. No arrests have been made yet, but based on the investigation so far, detectives do not believe the public are at risk,” Const. Jason Doucette said in a news release.
“Detectives would like to speak with anyone who may have information about Maninder Braich’s activities on Wednesday, February 8th. Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the VPD’s Major Crime Section at 604-717-2500,” he said.
The online court database indicates Braich had a criminal record for assault and for breaching probation conditions that had been previously imposed.
