Vancouver Police release new details on double homicide that killed innocent teenager Alfred Wong a year ago

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VANCOUVER Police on Friday released new information about a shooting in Vancouver a year ago that led to the death of two people, including an innocent, teenage boy.

Kevin Whiteside, 23, and Alfred Wong, 15, were both shot and killed at East Broadway Avenue and Ontario Street near the Indochine Kitchen and Bar on January 13, 2018.

“This has been an active, complex investigation,” said Sgt. Mike Heard, Team Commander for the VPD homicide detectives investigating the file. “We want to ensure we present the best possible case to Crown Counsel that leads to a successful conclusion.”

Investigators believe that victim Kevin Whiteside was in the area to allegedly kill 28-year-old Vancouver resident, Matthew Navas-Rivas, who was at the Indochine restaurant with a female companion. As the two left the restaurant, a second person opened fire.

The gunfire led to the deaths of Kevin Whiteside and Alfred Wong. Alfred was in a vehicle, with his family, driving through the area. Navas-Rivas was unharmed that night, however, he was murdered in an unrelated incident months later on July 15, 2018, in Vancouver.

“This reckless violence really shook our community and we have zero tolerance for it in our city,” said Heard. “We have been in close contact with Alfred’s family over the past year and have been providing them with information and support.”

The suspect vehicle.
Photo: VPD

Investigators have seized a red Pontiac Montana that was involved in the shooting. They have also located video of a dark pick-up truck turning into the crime scene at the time of the incident, and officers would like the occupants to contact them.

“I am pleased with the progress we have made to-date,” said Heard. “We have released these new details today, because we know there are people with important information about these deaths who have chosen not talk to our investigators. We are asking them to do the right thing and contact us now.”

Anyone who may have information about this incident, and who has not yet spoken with police, is asked to contact detectives at 604-717-0515 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

 

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