Homicide investigators have identified the man murdered in a popular Richmond park as 28-year-old Muzaffer Darwaish
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team revealed that Darwaish, who was known to police, died as a result of gunshot wounds.
He had a criminal record dating back to 2007 for various drug and weapons charges.
“Mr. Darwaish was known to police, and his death is believed to be targeted. It is still early in the investigation, but Mr. Darwaish‘s murder does not appear to be associated to any other homicides, or recent acts of violence,” IHIT Cpl. Meghan Foster said in a release.
Foster said Darwaish was last seen leaving his residence on Sunday night.
Earlier, Richmond RCMP said that just after 6:30 a.m. Monday, police were notified about a man’s body in Terra Nova Park in the 2800-block of River Road
Anyone with information is asked to contact IHIT at 1-877-551-IHIT or ihittipline@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
