Abbotsford homicide victim is Cody Corbett, 30, who was known to police

THE Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) on Wednesday announced that the male victim who was stabbed in Inspiration Park in Abbotsford on Tuesday was 30-year-old Cody Corbett.

Corbett was known to police. At this time, homicide investigators believe the stabbing was targeted and not random. There is also no known connection with the Lower Mainland Gang Conflict.

On February 15, Abbotsford Police officers on routine patrol were called to assist a male victim who had been stabbed in Inspiration Park. The male victim was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Despite medical intervention, the male victim succumbed to his injuries. IHIT was called in to investigate. 

IHIT is working in partnership with Abbotsford Police, the Abbotsford Police’s Forensic Identification Section (FIS), and the BC Coroners Service. The crime scene areas in Inspiration Park have been secured and searched. A ground search is pending. 

“Mr. Corbett lived a transient lifestyle but had contact with people in the community,” said IHIT Sgt. David Lee. “Anyone who knew of his activities is being asked to call IHIT.” 

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