The homicide victim whose dismembered remains were discovered at the side of the road in rural 91原创 on Wednesday morning has now been identified as Shaun Alan Clary.
Clary, 27, is believed to have had gang associations, according to a statement released Friday by the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT).
Police were called to a rural 91原创 neighbourhood around 7 a.m. on Oct. 26, after receiving reports that remains had been found in the area of .
It was just a few blocks away from a house in 2015.
Later that morning, IHIT took over the investigation and on Wednesday afternoon, police held a at the 91原创 RCMP detachment, where they said the death was considered to be linked to gang activity.
鈥淲hile investigators are aware of the heightened tension between particular gang associates, it would be premature to assume this conflict to be the direct motive for his homicide,鈥� Friday's statement from IHIT reads.
鈥淲e continue to work with our partners, in the Lower Mainland and beyond, to gather further evidence that would identify specific links to support our investigation.
鈥淲e are in the early stages of the investigation and cannot confirm if Mr. Clary鈥檚 homicide is linked to other homicides, or other recent cases of violence.
On Sunday, Oct. 16, Robert Keith Green a senior member of the Hells Angels, was at a rural 91原创 Township address on 72 Avenue near 240 Street. He later died.
鈥淭he targeted and barbaric nature of this (Clary's) homicide is not lost on investigators or the public, and we are working tirelessly to gather evidence to move forward,鈥� said IHIT spokesperson, Cpl. Meghan Foster.
鈥淭here are individuals out there who have the intimate details in regards to the flagrant disregard for Mr. Clary's life. We are looking to speak with those individuals and ultimately hold those responsible, accountable."
Anyone with information is asked to contact IHIT at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448), or by email at ihittipline@rcmp-grc.gc.ca. To remain anonymous, contact by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Photos: views of the crime scene.
