A 27-year-old who has been charged in relation to an aggravated assault in White Rock last month has now been charged with second-degree murder in relation to a death that took place just two days later.
On Sunday, April 21, Mounties responded to a report involving a man who was stabbed on the White Rock Promenade. The victim was left with non-life-threatening injuries.
On Tuesday, April 23, Mounties responded to a second stabbing that left 26-year-old Kulwinder Singh Sohi dead.
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The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) arrested Dimitri Nelson Hyacinth from Surrey on April 29.
He was charged with the aggravated assault of Jatinder Singh that happened on April 21.
On May 3, the IHIT announced that Hyacinth is also being charged with second-degree murder in the relation to the homicide of Sohi.
“These events have had a significant impact on a community,” says Sergeant Timothy Pierotti of IHIT.
“I hope that today’s announcement provides a further sense of relief to those who frequent the White Rock promenade.”
Investigators continue to ask any witnesses or anyone who may have information regarding the homicide to contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
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