Homicide investigators are in Richmond after a body was found near the 16600 block of Dyke Road, close to No. 5 Road. The victim has been identified as 42-year-old Gregory Joseph Scuby, a resident of Richmond.
The death has been ruled a homicide.
Richmond RCMP were called to the area around 11 a.m. Thursday morning after a passerby came across the body of a man lying on a dirt road. The death appeared suspicious and the victim is well-known to police.
They have since turned the investigation over to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team, but will continue to work in partnership with them.
“I urge those with information about Mr. Scuby’s murder to come forward and speak with IHIT," said Cpl. Frank Jang of IHIT in a press release.
Anyone with information regarding the investigation is asked to call the IHIT tipline at at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at [email protected]. To remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
#IHIT has ID'ed the victim from #RichmondBC as 42 y/o Gregory Joseph Scuby, a resident of Richmond. Mr. Scuby was well known to police and investigators are working to determine motive. #IHIT urges anyone w/ info to pls come forward. pic.twitter.com/0jNFk5EyxE
— IHIT (@HomicideTeam) May 18, 2018
#IHIT has been deployed to #RichmondBC this evening. At 11am this morning, a deceased man was found in the 16000-block of Dyke RD. #IHIT is working w/ @RichmondRCMP to canvass the area. Media availability w/ Cpl Frank Jang later tonight. Time/location to be announced soon.
— IHIT (@HomicideTeam) May 18, 2018
