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Man fatally stabbed in Mission, B.C. identified as 42-year-old Jesse Kennedy

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Man in custody following fatal Mission stabbing
A 42-year-old man has died after a reported stabbing in Mission Thursday evening. Multiple witnesses identified a 37-year-old suspect who was taken into custody, according to police – Jul 14, 2023

Homicide investigators have identified the man who was fatally stabbed in Mission, B.C., last week.

Police were called to a stretch of Lougheed Highway near the Cedar Valley Connector just before 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 13.

Officers arrived to find 42-year-old Jesse Kennedy, a Mission resident, with critical stab wounds. He was rushed to hospital but did not survive.

Jesse Kennedy, 42, has been identified as the victim of a fatal stabbing in Mission, B.C., on Thursday. IHIT

“We are identifying Mr. Kennedy, so that those who had recent contact with him can come forward,” Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) Sgt. Timothy Pierotti said in a media release.

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“Anyone who had seen or spoken with Mr. Kennedy in the days leading up to his death are asked to speak with IHIT.”

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Police arrested a 37-year-old man near the scene of the stabbing, on descriptions from witnesses. He has not been charged but remains in police custody.

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

 

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