THE Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) on Friday identified the victim of Wednesday night’s homicide in Surrey as 47-year-old Frank James of Surrey in hopes of furthering its investigation.

On August 24 at 11:15 p.m., Surrey RCMP responded to a report of a man in medical distress inside his residence in the 18800-block of 76 Avenue. Officers and Emergency Health Services (EHS) attended the location and found a man with life-threatening injuries. First responders performed emergency first aid, but the victim did not survive.

As a result of the nature of the injuries, IHIT took conduct of the investigation and continues to work closely in partnership with Surrey RCMP, BC Coroner’s Service and the Integrated Forensic Identification Section.

“We’re urging anyone who knew Mr. James to contact IHIT,” said IHIT Sgt. Timothy Pierotti. “The investigation is still in it’s preliminary stages and we continue to build a timeline of events and learn as much as we can about those involved.”

IHIT is asking any associates of James, any witnesses or anyone traveling in the 18800-block of 76 Avenue in Surrey between 9 p.m. and 12 a.m. with dash cameras, to contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.