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IHIT called to assist after child located deceased in Surrey home

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File - The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police "E" Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C. (THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Surrey RCMP is informing the public of an investigation into the death of a five-year-old child and an aggravated assault on a 42-year old woman in Guildford.

On July 5, 2021, at approximately 9:15 pm, Surrey RCMP frontline officers responded to a report of a woman stabbed at a residence in the 15400-block of 94 Avenue. The seriously injured woman was able to flee the residence and call police; however, a 5-year-old child remained inside the home.

The suspect in the stabbing, who is known to the victims, allegedly set a fire inside the residence and left the scene in a red Subaru prior to police arrival. Surrey Fire Service extinguished the fire and tragically, the child was located deceased inside the home. The cause of the child’s death is still under investigation.

At approximately 9:40 pm, Coquitlam RCMP received a report of a man jumping from the Port Mann Bridge. The man, who is presumed deceased, is believed to be the suspect in the stabbing and fire in Surrey. His vehicle was located on the bridge. The Coquitlam RCMP is conducting a search for the man in the Fraser River.

This incident does not appear to be a random act. The area surrounding the scene will be cordoned off for a significant amount of time. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has been called and will be working in partnership with the Surrey RCMP Serious Crime Unit.

"This is a heart-breaking incident, and many people in the community, including first responders, will feel the impact of this tragedy," says Sergeant Elenore Sturko, Surrey RCMP Media Relations Officer. "We express our condolences to the families involved, and encourage anyone who is struggling with this news to reach out for support from their healthcare provider."

Police are currently in the evidence-gathering phase, no further information will be provided at this time. Further details and media availability will be handled by the IHIT Media Relations Officer.

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