A Canadian man has been murdered in Mexico and he’s being identified online as a B.C. father of four.
Condolences are pouring in on Facebook for 48-year-old Roger Corbett from Victoria. A post from the family says the death occurred Sunday while Corbett was vacationing in Mexico.
A colleague at his Victoria business, Corbett’s Painting Ltd., said Thursday the death has come as a deep shock.
“I don’t see the benefit of discussing it any further,” said a woman at the Corbett office. “I’m the accountant for his business and we’ve got a family that’s deeply in grief.”
The woman said members of Corbett’s family were unable to comment.
“When somebody passes away in another country, it just complicates things further. Right now they are just too involved with what’s going on for them personally.”
A suspect, who is reportedly Canadian, has been arrested.
Global Affairs says another Canadian has been arrested in connection with the death in Mexico.
In a statement to Global News they say:
We offer our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the Canadian citizen who has been murdered in Mexico. Consular services are being provided to the victim’s family.
Consular services are being provided to the Canadian citizen who has been arrested in Mexico, and to their family.
Consular officials are in contact with local authorities to gather additional information.
We will update this post when more information is confirmed.
-With files from The Canadian Press