Foul play suspected after body discovered in Richmond

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The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) is investigating after a man’s body was found along a dirt road in Richmond.

According to IHIT, at 11 am on May 17, a deceased man was found in the 16000-block of Dyke Road.

#IHIT has been deployed to #RichmondBC this evening. At 11am this morning, a deceased man was found in the 16000-block of Dyke RD. #IHIT is working w/ @RichmondRCMP to canvass the area. Media availability w/ Cpl Frank Jang later tonight. Time/location to be announced soon.

— IHIT (@HomicideTeam) May 18, 2018

The police say the man is a victim of foul play and homicide investigators are currently on the scene with Richmond RCMP.

IHIT later confirmed that the victim has been identified as 42-year-old Gregory Joseph Scuby, a resident of Richmond.

“Mr. Scuby was well known to police and investigators are working to determine [a] motive,” said IHIT.

#IHIT has ID’ed the victim from #RichmondBC as 42 y/o Gregory Joseph Scuby, a resident of Richmond. Mr. Scuby was well known to police and investigators are working to determine motive. #IHIT urges anyone w/ info to pls come forward. pic.twitter.com/0jNFk5EyxE

— IHIT (@HomicideTeam) May 18, 2018

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the IHIT Tipline at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at [email protected].

Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact CrimeStoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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