Charges laid Coquitlam homicide investigation

On August 1, 2025, at approximately 6:19 a.m., Coquitlam RCMP responded to a report of an assault with a weapon in the 400 block of Midvale Street, Coquitlam. Upon arrival, police located a man suffering from serious injuries. The man was transported to hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Coquitlam RCMP secured the scene, and a suspect was taken into custody. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) took conduct of the investigation and worked in collaboration with Lower Mainland Forensic Identification Services (LMD IFIS) and BC Coroners Service.

On August 1, 2025, the BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) laid a charge of aggravated assault against 59-year-old Steven Mosdell in relation to this investigation. On August 13, 2025, the BCPS upgraded the charge against Mr. Mosdell to second-degree murder.

“As part of the investigation, IHIT has determined that the victim and Mr. Mosdell were known to one another,” says Corporal Esther Tupper of IHIT. “We’re asking anyone with information about this incident to please contact IHIT immediately”.