Jwada Hedar-Kadhim dies as a result of a fight in Burnaby

Burnaby RCMP were called to the 6500-block of Telford Avenue on report of a fight in progress on January 2nd, just before 9pm.

Police located the victim, 47 year old Jwada Hedar-Kadhim in medical distress. Hedar-Kadhim was pronounced deceased at the scene. The cause of death has not been released.

“It is early in the investigation, but it does not appear to be a random act,” Cpl. Daniela Panesar said in a release.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation can call the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448)