RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang is seen in this undated RCMP handout photo. Const. Shaelyn Yang, 31, died in an altercation at a homeless campsite in which the suspect was shot and seriously injured. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, B.C. RCMP
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First-degree murder charge laid in death of a B.C. RCMP officer
Oct 19, 2022 | 1:24 PM
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A charge of first-degree murder has been laid against a man in the death of British Columbia RCMP officer Const. Shaelyn Yang.
Police said Yang was stabbed to death Tuesday during an altercation while she accompanied a Burnaby city staff member at a homeless campsite.
The B.C. Prosecution Service says in a statement that Jongwon Ham is accused in her death and made his first court appearance today.
The House of Commons held a moment of silence to honour Yang today and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau paid tribute to the fallen officer.
