THE BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) on Tuesday laid charges of second-degree murder against 32-year-old Riza Jafari and 28-year-old Hatice Haydari in relation to Monday’s fatal stabbing in Burnaby. Jafari, Haydari and the victim were known to one another, police said.

On June 17 at 6:13 p.m., Burnaby RCMP responded to a report of a stabbing in the 3800-block of 1st Avenue. Police located a 40-year-old man suffering from stab wounds. Despite the efforts of first responders, the man succumbed to his injuries.

Burnaby RCMP secured the scene and two suspects were taken into custody. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) took conduct of the investigation and worked in collaboration with Lower Mainland Forensic Identification Services (LMD IFIS) and BC Coroners Service.

“As the parties were all known to one another, investigators do not believe there is any ongoing risk to public safety,” said IHIT Cpl. Esther Tupper. “We’re asking anyone with information about this incident to please contact IHIT immediately”.

IHIT is seeking witnesses or anyone with dash cameras who were in the area of the 3800-block of 1st Avenue between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

As this matter is now before the courts, police will not release any further information.