The 40-year-old community nurse from Lillooet killed in a single vehicle crash last week has been identified as Janice Christine Buller. Last Thursday morning her jeep plunged down a 235 metre avalanche chute off Highway 40 into the Bridge River. While she survived the crash, she later died in hospital. Buller leaves behind a four year-old … [Read more...]
Targeted victim of Surrey shooting known to police
January 14, 2013 by
Homicide investigators have released the name of a man shot and killed in Surrey last night. Just before seven o' clock last night police were dispatched to a "shots fired" call at 168th street and 76th avenue. They found a man on the ground suffering from gunshot wounds. He was rushed to hospital but he died around 1130pm. The victim has been … [Read more...]
Family of teen murder victim demand justice reforms
January 10, 2013 by
The family of a murdered Victoria teenager is calling for justice reform to prevent more deaths. 18 year old Kimberly Proctor was tortured and murdered by two teenage classmates in 2010. The killers were raised to adult court and sentenced to life in prison. But Kimberly's father Fred notes they can apply for parole in just seven years, unlike … [Read more...]
8th victim of Oregon bus crash identified
January 5, 2013 by
Oregon State Police have released the name of the 8th person killed in last Sunday's tour bus crash near Pendleton. Officials say 55-year old Seokmin Moon of Maple Ridge died in the wreck and his 53-year old wife, Choonja, remains in hospital. The name of the 9th victim is being witheld because some family members have not been notified. CKNW … [Read more...]
IHIT identifies victim of New West shooting
December 28, 2012 by
The Integrated Homicide Investigation team is confirming it was a targeted shooting that claimed the life of a man in New Westminster yesterday. They are also releasing the victims name. He was 32 year old Sam Balani. Police say he was renting the basement suite where his body was found. The shooting happened early yesterday morning in the … [Read more...]
Family of hit and run victim given free home
December 22, 2012 by
A holiday surprise for the Tumanda family, a few weeks after the tragic hit and run death of 42 year old, mother-of-two, Leonida. Leonida's husband, Nilo Tumanda had tears in his eyes as he stepped into the home, donated by Intergulf Development Group. "Thank you so much for the generousity. Thank you." The home on Cambie Street is one of … [Read more...]
Family of hit and run victim Leonida Tumanda struggling to make ends meet
December 13, 2012 by
The husband of a woman killed by a hit and run driver in Vancouver earlier this month says he hopes the person responsible comes forward, but his priority is taking care of his children. Ten days after losing 42-year old Leonida Tumanda, her family is preparing for a lifetime without her. Nilo Tumanda says his youngest daughter will need someone to … [Read more...]
Teenage murder victim identified in Kamloops
December 7, 2012 by
Kamloops RCMP have identified the teenaged girl from Hazelton who was found dead in their community yesterday. The victim is Summer Star Elizabeth Krista-Lee Fowler of the Gitanmaax First Nation. Her body was discovered in an undeveloped area of Guerin Creek in Kamloops. Cause of death is not being released. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Police need help identifying assault victim
December 7, 2012 by
Vancouver Police need help identifying one of the three women assaulted this morning in the downtown core. The woman was the first of three to be attacked. She was attacked by a man in the 200 block of Columbia Street. Constable Brian Montague says the Asian woman is between 70 and 80 years old with a slim build. "105 pounds, she was wearing one … [Read more...]
Homicide investigators confirms gangster as shooting victim
November 27, 2012 by
Police confirm gangster Sukh Dhak and his bodyguard Thomas Mantel were the men gunned down yesterday in Burnaby. The two were shot to death in the lobby of the Executive Inn. Homicide investigators are looking for suspects. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
