Investigators are remaining tight-lipped about an altercation early Sunday morning in Port Coquitlam that left one man dead and another in police custody.
The incident occurred shortly before 6 a.m., when the Coquitlam RCMP responded to a report of a disturbance in the 2300-block of Atkins Avenue. When officers arrived, they found a man in serious condition. He was rushed to hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
A second man was arrested at the home in connection with the death. He suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital.
Tuesday, a spokesperson for the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team said officers were continuing to canvas the neighbourhood and talk to witnesses.
"We have a very good idea of what happened," IHIT Cpl. Frank Jang told The Tri-City News. "We have quite a few witnesses."
There were other people in the house at the time of the incident, he added, and several neighbours have also spoken with police.
"I am hoping there is going to be an update soon on the investigation," he said.
Jang would not disclose the names or ages of the suspect and victim but said they were known to each other. Police believe the altercation was an isolated incident and that there isn't any further risk to public safety.
While investigators are piecing together what happened, Jang said they are still hoping to hear from anyone who has not yet spoken to police.
"We are speaking with witnesses and we are doing a canvas of the neighbourhood surrounding that home," he said. "We are asking for people… who may have heard any yelling or screaming or anything out of the ordinary."
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police at the IHIT information line (1-877-551-4448) or email [email protected]. Those who wish to share information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
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