A Richmond man has been charged with second-degree murder following the death of a 51-year-old woman in the Capstan area on Friday, July 18.<\/p>\n
Police were called to the 8600-block of Capstan Way, near Sexsmith, at 10:40 a.m. The woman was taken to hospital but was pronounced deceased there.<\/p>\n
On Saturday, July 19, the BC Prosecution Service approved one count of second-degree murder against 33-year-old George Dragnea of Richmond.<\/p>\n
In a media release, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) said this appears to be an isolated incident and there is no risk to the public.<\/p>\n
The victim and the accused were in a relationship, but neither had any police history related to intimate partner violence, according to IHIT.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are saddened by this tragedy,\u201d said Sgt. Freda Fong of IHIT.<\/p>\n
\u201cDue to coordinated efforts between Richmond RCMP, IHIT, IFIS, BC Coroners Service and the BC Prosecution Service, we were able to meet the charge approval standard for second-degree murder within 24 hours. However, there is still a lot of work to be done as we continue to support the victim\u2019s grieving family and the prosecution process.\u201d<\/p>\n
IHIT said no\u00a0further details are being released at this time as the matter is before the courts.<\/p>\n
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call the IHIT information line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at\u00a0[email\u00a0protected]<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \ud83d\udce3\u00a0Got an opinion on this story or any others in Richmond?\u00a0Send us a letter<\/a>\u00a0or email your thoughts or story tips to\u00a0[email\u00a0protected]<\/a>.<\/p>\n