British Columbia

IHIT, RCMP investigating death of 2 people in Richmond home

Two people were found dead inside a residence in the 6200 block of Goldsmith Road.

Police were called to the residence just after 10:30 p.m. Thursday for a report of a 'suspicious circumstance'

police cars parked on the street in front of a home behind police tape
Police and IHIT are investigating after two people were found dead in a Richmond home. (Sohrab Sandhu/CBC)

Two people were found dead inside a home in the 6200 block of Goldsmith Road in Richmond on Thursday night, according to the RCMP.

Police say they were called to the residence just after 10:30 p.m. for a report of a "suspicious circumstance."

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has joined the investigation.

"Police are currently in the early evidence gathering phase and no further information can be provided at this time," said police in a statement. 

Anyone with information is asked to call the IHIT information line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448), or email ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

A police officer with a hat that reads 'IHIT Homicide Team'.
IHIT and Richmond RCMP officers are investigating after two people were found dead in a Richmond home. (Ben Nelms/CBC)