A man found dead in an east Richmond ditch on Saturday may have been involved in the Lower Mainland gang conflict, according to homicide investigators.
In a news release on Tuesday, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) identified the man as 23-year-old Delta resident Christopher Singh and confirmed he was the victim of a targeted shooting.
While Singh did not have a criminal record, he was known to police and had “suspected involvement in the Lower Mainland gang conflict,” according to IHIT spokesperson Sgt. David Lee.
“This incident is confirmed to be a targeted shooting and does not appear to be a random act,” said Lee.
Singh was found unresponsive in a ditch, one kilometre east of 17100 Cambie Road, near No. 8 Road, around 9:30 a.m. on Saturday.
Richmond RCMP determined he was the victim of a homicide and called in IHIT.
Lee said investigators are looking to speak with anyone with information about Singh.
“A timeline for Mr. Singh’s activities is being established. We are asking anyone who may have had contact with Mr. Singh, to come forward.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact the IHIT information line at 1-877-551-4448, or by email at [email protected]
