Man found dead in Maple Ridge was homicide victim, police say

Homicide investigators have taken over the case of a man found dead in Maple Ridge two months ago.

Ridge Meadows RCMP found Kristoffer Rich Ong, 42, while responding to a report of a sudden death in the 12300 block of 224 Street on the afternoon of June 8.

Investigators have since deemed the death a homicide, and handed the file to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team.

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“We’re releasing Kristoffer’s name in hopes that those out there who had recent contact with him, will reach out and help us develop a timeline of his activity leading up to his death,” IHIT Cpl. Chase Smith said in a media release.

“We’re asking anyone who had contact with Kristoffer, or anyone with information, to please call IHIT immediately.”

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