British Columbia

21-year-old Abbotsford man charged with first-degree murder

The body of 44-year old Christopher Hood was discovered in an Abbotsford parking lot on the morning of July 5. Kevin Wesley has since been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death.

Police say investigation into the death of 44-year old Christopher Hood is ongoing

The Latin words emblazoned on the IHIT logo mean 'justice for those who have died unfairly.'
A man has been charged following the July 5 death of Christopher Hood, 44, in Abbotsford. (Gian-Paolo Mendoza/CBC)

A 21-year-old man was charged Saturday with first-degree murder in connection with an Abbotsford death last month. 

The body of 44-year old Christopher Hood was discovered in a parking lot near Clearbrook Park in Abbotsford at 5 a.m. on July 5. The police deemed the death suspicious and called in the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) to continue the investigation.

As the result of a "significant development" in the investigation, Kevin Wesley was arrested for the murder, says IHIT spokesperson Cpl. Timothy Pierotti.  

"The investigation still remains active, as we continue to build a complete image of what led to this event. We continue to urge those with information or those who had interactions with Mr. Wesley to come forward," says Cpl.Pierotti.

The public is asked to contact IHIT at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at [email protected] if they have any additional information.