By Canadian Press

Four charged with first-degree murder in death of 19-year-old B.C. man

Aug 2, 2025 | 11:15 AM

Homicide investigators in British Columbia say four men have been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a 19-year-old man earlier this year.

The province’s Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says the men are in their 20s and are also each facing a charge of forcible confinement.

Police say a fifth man, a 19-year-old, has also been charged with forcible confinement.

Investigators say the Abbotsford Police Department responded in late January to a report of a man being assaulted before being taken away in a vehicle.

Police say the victim was located three hours later with severe injuries and died in hospital just days later.

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Investigators have said they believe this to be a targeted assault and not related to gang activity.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 2, 2025.

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