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CBC
2 days ago
- CBC
Charges laid after man shot dead in Langley last year
Social Sharing Charges have been laid in connection with a shooting death in Langley, B.C., last September. When officers arrived at 196 Street and 84 Avenue, they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. Johnathan Hebrada-Walters, 38, of Edmonton, died of his injuries at the scene. Another man, also suffering from gunshot wounds, was located at 208 Street and 78 Avenue and taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Barinder Singh Dhaliwal,42, was arrested and charged on Wednesday with possession of a loaded firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm and possession of a firearm while prohibited. No one has yet been charged with Hebrada-Walters's homicide. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) say that the B.C. Prosecution Service laid the charges based on the evidence it provided. IHIT says that there are no additional suspects and that no additional information will be released as the matter is before the courts.
CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
B.C. suspect charged in suspected gang shooting of Alta. man
Johnathan Hebrada-Walters, 38, is seen in a police handout image. Months after a deadly shooting in B.C.'s Lower Mainland, a suspect has been arrested and charged. Langley resident Barinder Singh Dhaliwal, 41, was taken into custody Tuesday, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team said. He has since been charged with possession of a loaded firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm in a vehicle, and possession of a firearm while prohibited. The charges stem from his 'alleged involvement' in a shooting in Langley Township that left 38-year-old Johnathan Hebrada-Walters dead and another man injured last fall, IHIT said in a news release Wednesday. Hebrada-Walters, of Edmonton, Alta., was gunned down at 196 Street and 84 Avenue on the evening of Sept. 21, 2024. At the time, IHIT said it believed the shooting was targeted, and connected to B.C.'s bloody gang conflict. Hebrada-Walters had also been a suspect in a road rage assault that took place earlier that month in Mission, during which a couple was attacked with a baseball bat after honking at a Chevy Malibu in a Tim Hortons drive-thru. Investigators previously said there was no apparent connection between that incident at the shooting in Langley Township.
CBC
29-05-2025
- General
- CBC
Society of Notaries Public of B.C. renews reward for information on 2019 Richmond homicide
On Thursday, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) held a news conference about the death of 58-year-old Stephen Chong in his office in Richmond, B.C., on Oct. 18, 2019. The Society of Notaries Public of B.C. renewed its $10,000 reward for information provided to IHIT that leads to the arrest and charge of those responsible for Chong's death. Joan Letendre from the society said at the conference that Chong's death had a huge impact on the community. "He was a well-respected legal professional, known for his honesty, reliability, and as a person of integrity to both clients and fellow notaries," she said. "He took special pride in the services that he provided to clients, building strong relationships with his clients and community." IHIT still looking for information IHIT took over the case in 2019 because the death was deemed suspicious. "Since that time, it has been confirmed to be a homicide investigation; there is no doubt about that," said IHIT's Sgt. Freda Fong at Thursday's conference. She said it's still believed to be an isolated incident and targeted event because "he was found deceased inside his office, and the people responsible, or the person responsible, would have known that he was there at the time." Fong also said that Chong had no criminal record and that they are still piecing together what happened. That is why they have decided to share information about the notary's reward more widely. "Rewards can be a good way for us to renew the information and to renew interest in a case like this," said Fong. "This case remains unsolved and ongoing, and we need people's help to come forward with information."
CTV News
27-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Homicide investigators identify 15-year-old fatally stabbed in Abbotsford park
Billy Ledoux, 15, has been identified as the teenager killed in a stabbing at a park in Abbotsford, B.C., on Sunday. The teenager killed in a stabbing at a park in Abbotsford, B.C., on Sunday has been identified as Billy Ledoux. The 15-year-old was found by police suffering, life-threatening injuries after a stabbing incident at Larch Park in the 2600 block of Beck Road Sunday evening. According to authorities, he succumbed to his injuries despite the efforts of bystanders and paramedics. 'Billy was only 15 years old and had his whole life ahead of him,' says Sgt. Freda Fong of IHIT in a release issued Tuesday afternoon. 'Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and classmates. As the community mourns the loss of Billy, his family asks that all come together to remember and celebrate his life. They are encouraging the community to seek peace, not revenge.' The two youths previously arrested by police near the scene have since been cleared of their involvement and released to their parents, IHIT said in the update. While the investigation is still in its beginning stages, police said early indications suggest the incident was not a random attack. 'We believe there are individuals who know what happened to Billy and we are asking them to do the right thing by contacting IHIT,' said Fong. Anyone who was around Larch Park between 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Sunday, or who may have relevant dash-cam video is asked to contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or via email at ihitinfo@
Vancouver Sun
27-05-2025
- Vancouver Sun
Homicide investigators identify 15-year-old Abbotsford stabbing victim
Police have identified the victim of a fatal stabbing in an Abbotsford park over the weekend as 15-year-old Billy Ledoux. The stabbing happened shortly after 7:30 p.m. Sunday in Larch Park in the 2600-block of Beck Road. Despite efforts by bystanders and first responders, Ledoux died. Two teenagers who were arrested near the scene have been cleared of suspicion. 'They were not responsible for the stabbing,' said Sgt. Freda Fong of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Fong said early indications are that the stabbing 'was not random.' Ledoux's identity was revealed on Tuesday to advance the investigation,' said Fong. 'Our thoughts are with his family, friends and classmates. As the community mourns the loss of Billy, his family asks that all come together to remember and celebrate his life,' said Fong. 'They are encouraging the community to seek peace, not revenge.' Ledoux's older sister, Kaitlin Bates, said on social media that there will be a vigil for Billy at the park where he was killed on Tuesday evening. Bates has also started a fundraising page to help Billy's family. 'We tragically lost our boy last night in a way nobody should leave this world. We are lost for words,' wrote Bates on 'All I can think to do is help our parents with the upcoming costs. Investigators think there are people who know what happened and are imploring them 'to do the right thing by contacting IHIT.' Anyone who was in the area of Larch Park between 6:30 and 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 25, or has dashcam footage from around the park is asked to call the IHIT information line at 1-877-551-4448 or email ihitinfo@ . jruttle@
