Update: investigation into Port Hardy homicide continues

Port Hardy, Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit

2024-10-11 12:17 PDT

File # 2024- 3604 / VIIMCU File: 2024- 18805

The Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit (VIIMCU) continues to advance the investigation into a homicide that occurred in Port Hardy, B.C.

On October 6, 2024, at 4:33 p.m. Port Hardy RCMP received a report of an injured person that was believed to have been assaulted in the 8800-block of Park Drive. The person was transported to hospital where they succumbed to their injuries. Initial media release- RCMP in British Columbia - Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit deployed to Port Hardy (rcmp-grc.gc.ca).

VIIMCU is working closely with Port Hardy RCMP and have executed search warrants at a local residence and business. Investigators are grateful for the cooperation and support they have received from the community while they continue to gather evidence.

Based on the information to date, it is believed that this was targeted incident with no ongoing risk to the community.

Anyone with information about this incident or who was in the area and has dash camera footage is asked to call the VIIMCU Information Line at (250) 380-6211.

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Email: vanessa.munn@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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