Canadian tourist killed in Costa Rica home invasion: police
A 40-year-old Canadian man, identified as Dier, was fatally shot during a home invasion robbery at a home in the Los Jobos area of Tamarindo, in Costa Rica on July 11, Santa Cruz police told CBC News in a statement in Spanish.
Dier was allegedly inside the property when a male suspect entered the place to rob the pair, police said.
Police said Dier's partner allegedly began to scream when she saw the male suspect. Dier then went to the hallway, meeting the suspect, who fired shots at his head, chest, and back.
Dier was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
He was believed to be from the Greater Toronto Area, according to social media posts.
Police said the investigation is ongoing and they are still looking for the suspect.
In a statement to CBC, Global Affairs Canada said it is aware of the death of the Canadian citizen in Costa Rica.
"We express our sincere condolences to the family and friends. Consular officials are in contact with local authorities to gather more information," said spokesperson Dina Destin.
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