The 2024 BC Homicide Victim List is available here

Ridge Meadows RCMP responded to a report of a shooting in near 223 Street and Lougheed Highway in Maple Ridge on May 31st at approximately 5:12 p.m.

First responders located a man suffering life-threatening injuries. Despite life-saving efforts, the man succumbed to his injuries on scene.

Witnesses reported seeing a male suspect fleeing the scene.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has taken conduct of the investigation and continue to work closely in partnership with the Ridge Meadows RCMP, the RCMP Forensic Identification Service and the BC Coroners Service.

IHIT is asking any witnesses, anyone with dash-camera footage who was in the area of 223 Street and Lougheed Highway between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., or anyone with information regarding the investigation, to contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448).

On Friday, August, 24th, 2024 the B.C. Prosecution Service charged 26-year-old Alexander Delair with second-degree murder. He is in custody.

November 18, 2025, Mr. Delair pleaded guilty to the lesser-included offence of manslaughter with a firearm, in relation to the homicide.

Update April 9th 2026:
IHIT announced that Mr. Delair, was sentenced to a total of 15 years in prison for this offence and a separate robbery. After receiving credit for about 20 months already spent in custody, he has roughly 12 and a half years left to serve. The court also imposed a lifetime firearms ban, along with DNA and forfeiture orders.