THE Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) announced on Monday that it is continuing its investigation into the fatal stabbing of a 41-year-old man in Abbotsford.

On December 14 at approximately 11:03 a.m., Abbotsford Police responded to a report of a stabbing at a residence in the 33900-block of McCrimmon Drive.

Officers located a 41-year-old man suffering from life-threatening injuries. Despite life-saving efforts at the scene and transporting the victim to the hospital, the man died from his injuries.

IHIT has taken conduct of this investigation and continues to work in partnership with the Abbotsford Police Major Crimes Unit (MCU), Forensic Identification Services (FIS) and the BC Coroners Service.

Police identified several individuals who were at the residence and a 35-year-old man was arrested in relation to this incident. Charges have not been laid, and a number of priority tasks are underway as IHIT investigators determine the man’s involvement in the stabbing.

The investigation is in the early stages, and initial investigation suggests this was a targeted and isolated incident with no ongoing risk to the public. Investigators are working diligently to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.

“The scene remains contained and you can expect investigators to be there for some time as we execute searches and interview all the witnesses,” says IHIT Sgt. Freda Fong of IHIT. “It is essential for us to determine the exact role and involvement of the individuals at the residence, and to corroborate those details.”

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to call the IHIT information line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.