THE Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) on Monday identified Saturday’s homicide victim in Abbotsford as 41-year-old Ryan Lajeunesse of Abbotsford. He was known to police.

“This was a targeted stabbing and not random,” said IHIT Sgt. David Lee. “We are piecing together what Mr. Lajeunesse was doing at the time of the incident and who he was with.”

On January 8 at around 2 a.m., the Abbotsford Police Department responded to the 2400-block of Clearbrook Road for a stabbing. First responders found the victim seriously injured. He was taken to hospital where despite life-saving measures, he succumbed to his injuries.

IHIT has processed the scene and is working in partnership with Abbotsford Police and its Forensic Identification Section (FIS), and the BC Coroners Service.

Homicide investigators are looking to speak with anyone who knew of Lajeunesse’s activities. Dash-cam or CCTV footage from midnight to 3 a.m. on January 8 in the area of 2400-block of Clearbrook Road is being requested.

Anyone with information or video footage is asked to contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.