News release

Charges laid in the murder of Frank James

May 26, 2025 - Surrey, British Columbia
From: IHIT

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File # 2022-1076

Background:

On August 24, 2022, the Surrey RCMP and British Columbia Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) responded to a residence at 188 Street and 76 Avenue, in Surrey. First responders located 47-year-old Frank James with life-threatening injuries. Despite life-saving measures by BCEHS, Frank James did not survive. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) took conduct of the investigation.

Update:

On May 23, 2025, 42-year-old Nelson Adam Short was arrested in Burnaby, for his alleged involvement in the murder of Frank James. On May 24, 2025, a charge of second-degree murder was laid by the BC Prosecution Service. He made a brief appearance in court on May 24, 2025, and was detained by a judicial justice. His next appearance is on May 29, 2025.

IHIT continues to investigate and is working in partnership with the RCMP Surrey Provincial Operations Support Unit (SPOSU), Surrey Police Service (SPS), and the Integrated Forensic Identification Service (IFIS). Although an arrest has been made, investigators believe there were others involved. Homicide investigators are looking to speak to additional witnesses who may have information on what happened to Frank James.

As this matter is now before the courts, no additional information will be released.

If anyone has any information regarding the death of Frank James they are being asked to contact IHIT at 1-877-551-4448 (IHIT) or ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

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