Langley murder victim found inside burned truck connected to gang conflict

Homicide investigators in Langley, B.C., are asking the public for helpafter a body was discovered inside a burned out vehicle in a residential neighbourhood last week.

In a statement Tuesday, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team said officers were called to the 8200 block of 197 Street at around 7p.m.,July 20 for a report of a burning vehicle.

Once the fire was extinguished, the body was found in atruck police described as a red Ford F-150 with modifications.

The victim has now been identified as Christopher Roy, 36, from Vancouver.

Police said Roy had a criminal record, was connected toLower Mainland gangs, and investigators believe his death was a targeted incident.

"There are associates of Mr. Roy who knew of his activities prior to his death,"wrote IHIT Sgt David Lee.

"We ask for those people to come forward."

Anyone with information or dashcam video who wasdriving along 200 Street and 82 Avenue around 6:45 p.m. on July 20, is asked to callhomicide investigatorsat 1-877-551- 4448, oremailihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.