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Fight turns into murder

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has now identified the victim of an altercation that turned into a homicide.

The incident occurred just before 9 p.m. on January second, 2018 in the 6500 block of Telford Avenue in Burnaby after a report of an altercation in the lobby of an apartment building.
 
The victim was found suffering from wounds sustained during the altercation.  Despite all attempts to revive the individual, he succumbed to his injuries while at scene and his death was deemed a homicide.

“The victim has been identified as 47-year-old, Jwada Hedar-Kadhim of Burnaby,” says Cpl. Meghan Foster of IHIT.  “Police are looking to speak with anyone that knew Mr. Hedar-Kadhim.”  
 
Police believe there was a conflict leading up to the homicide and it was not a random act of violence.
 
Anyone with information is asked to contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448), or by email at [email protected]. or contact Crime Stoppers.



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