News release

IHIT investigating death of 45-year-old man in Surrey

March 23, 2026 - Surrey, British Columbia
From: IHIT

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IHIT File # 2026-312

Background:

On March 21, 2026, at approximately 11:15 a.m., the RCMP Surrey Provincial Operations Support Unit (SPOSU) officers responded to reports of an unresponsive male in the 9800-block of Foxglove Drive, Surrey. Upon arrival, BCEHS and Surrey Fire Services were on scene treating a man suffering from injuries. Despite life-saving efforts the man was subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene. One man was arrested for further investigation.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) deployed to Surrey and has assumed conduct of the investigation.

Update:

IHIT continues to work in close partnership with the RCMP SPOSU, the Integrated Forensic Identification Services (IFIS) and the BC Coroners Service to advance the investigation.

In an effort to further the investigation, IHIT is identifying the deceased as 45-year-old Zachery Rider of the Lower Mainland area.

While the investigation is in its early stages, investigators believe this was an isolated incident and there is no ongoing risk to the public. 

A man who was initially arrested has since been released without charge as investigators have had an opportunity to understand his involvement in relation to the incident.

“Investigators continue to work diligently to determine the circumstances surrounding the death,” says Sgt. Freda Fong of IHIT. “A number of witness interviews are ongoing as we establish the deceased’s background and a timeline of his arrival to the area. Anyone who had recent contact with Mr. Rider is urged to contact IHIT right away.”

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

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