An 85-year-old man who was found dead in his Burnaby home is believed to have been struck by a stray bullet, investigators say. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) released the assessment, describing the elderly man as an innocent victim in the incident.
Authorities confirmed the discovery occurred at the senior’s residence, with initial information indicating a fatal shooting by a stray bullet rather than a targeted attack. IHIT provided no additional details about potential suspects, motives, or the exact circumstances outside of labeling the death as a stray-ballistic incident affecting a resident indoors.
The release emphasized that the case remains under active investigation while investigators pursue leads to determine the origin of the stray bullet and how it entered the home. No further information about the man’s identity beyond his age has been disclosed publicly by IHIT in the statement.
Residents in Burnaby and the surrounding area may seek updates from IHIT as the inquiry continues. Authorities urged anyone with information relevant to the investigation to contact IHIT or crime-stoppers.
IHIT’s involvement signals the case is being treated as a homicide inquiry, despite the absence of an identified shooter or confirmed intent. No additional comment from police on injuries, other victims, or timing of the incident was provided in the latest briefing.
