RCMP are investigating after a man died in hospital following a serious assault at a Surrey gas station on Sunday.
Police were called to the area of 104 Avenue and King George Boulevard at 2:45 a.m. for an assault, but the caller and victim were uncooperative and ran away prior to officers arriving.
Later that afternoon, the coroner notified RCMP that the adult male victim died in hospital from his injuries.
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has taken over the investigation. It said early indications suggest the attack was not random.
IHIT identified the victim as Wesley Dean Rideout, who was known to police.
“We believe there are persons out there who knew of Mr. Rideout’s activities on the night of his assault,” Cpl. David Lee of IHIT said.
Anyone with information about the assault is asked to contact IHIT at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448), or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca. Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).