Four people charged following Maple Ridge homicide
THE Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) announced on Saturday that four people have been charged following an investigation into the homicide of a 28-year-old man in Maple Ridge in May. On May 30, at approximately 6:51 p.m., Maple Ridge RCMP responded to a call for service in the 22300-block of River Road. Police located a 28-year-old man […]
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THE Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) announced on Saturday that four people have been charged following an investigation into the homicide of a 28-year-old man in Maple Ridge in May.
On May 30, at approximately 6:51 p.m., Maple Ridge RCMP responded to a call for service in the 22300-block of River Road. Police located a 28-year-old man with life-threatening injuries. Despite life-saving efforts by first responders, the man died at scene.
IHIT assumed conduct of the investigation and worked in close partnership with the Maple Ridge RCMP Serious Crime Unit, the Integrated Forensic Identification Service (IFIS) and the BC Coroners Service to advance the investigation.
As a result of the investigation, four suspects were identified and arrested on November 13 in connection with the homicide.
On November 14, the BC Prosecution Service approved one count of first-degree murder against 25-year-old Charles Thomas Shields.
Three others, 43-year-old Meghan-Lynn Jean Nagle, 40-year-old Jason Matthew Bauer and 47-year-old Samantha Jennifer Garnett, were each charged with one count of manslaughter.
Investigators believe this was an isolated and targeted incident, and that the victim and accused were known to one another.
“This was a tragic loss of life, and our thoughts remain with the victim’s loved ones as they navigate this difficult time,” says Sgt. Freda Fong of IHIT.
“The charges mark a significant step in the judicial process, and IHIT wishes to acknowledge the dedication of our investigators and the support of our policing partners throughout this complex investigation.”
As this matter is now before the courts, no further information will be released, police said.
