Aug 1, 2025 7:31 PM - Connect Newsroom
Charges have been laid following an investigation into an August 2024 homicide in Langley, British Columbia.
On August 2, 2024, at 12:46 a.m., Langley RCMP responded to a report of gun shots in the 7000-block of 202B Street in Langley. Two men suffering from gun shot wounds were subsequently located at the hospital. One of the men succumbed to his injuries and the second was released from hospital.
To further the investigation, IHIT identified the victim as 41-year-old Dillan Unger of Langley.
Throughout the course of this investigation, IHIT has worked in close partnership with the Langley RCMP, the Integrated Forensic Identification Service (IFIS) to identify a suspect, understand the circumstances around the homicide and recommend charges.
On July 31, 2025, the BC Prosecution Service charged Stephen Johnson with second-degree murder in relation to the homicide of Mr. Unger. Additionally, in relation to the August 2, 2024, incident, Mr. Johnson was charged with:
Investigators can confirm that Mr. Unger and Mr. Johnson were known to each other. Mr. Johnson remains in custody.
“Over the past year, investigators have remained committed to advancing this investigation and securing charges in this case,” says Cpl. Sukhi Dhesi of IHIT. “IHIT would like to thank the Langley RCMP and IFIS for their support throughout the investigation.”
As this matter is now before the courts, no additional information will be released.