Skip to content

Man arrested in White Rock stabbing death

Investigators announce arrest in deadly stabbing
web1_240502-pan-arrest-made-in-wr-homicide_1
Police have made an arrest in relation to the fatal stabbing in White Rock April 23, which claimed the life of Kulwinder Singh Sohi. A vigil was held to honour his memory on Sunday night. (Tricia Weel photo)

Police have arrested a man in relation to a fatal stabbing in White Rock last Tuesday night (April 23) on the city’s waterfront promenade.

On Monday (April 29), Integrated Homicide Investigation Team investigators, with the assistance of the Integrated Emergency Response Team, arrested a 28-year old man from Surrey in relation to the homicide.

“This remains a very active investigation,” said IHIT Sgt. Timothy Pierotti in a release.

“We recognize the public’s concern for safety and want to provide updates as soon as possible.”

READ MORE: Community gathers to honour White Rock stabbing victim

Kulwinder Singh Sohi, 26, was injured in the lethal attack, which happened shortly before 9:30 p.m. Tuesday.

He was found with fatal stab wounds in the parking lot adjacent to Grand Chief Bernard Robert Charles (Pa-Kwach-Tun) Memorial Plaza.

IHIT is working with the White Rock RCMP, the BC Coroners Service and Integrated Forensic Identification Services on the continuing investigation.

The release noted IHIT is still asking that any witnesses or anyone who was in the area of the White Rock Promenade, east of the White Rock Pier near the parking lot adjacent to the Grand Chief Bernard Robert Charles (Pa-Kwach-Tun) Memorial Plaza, or driving on Marine Drive on April 23 between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., with dash cameras or anyone who may have information regarding the homicide, to contact the IHIT information line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Breaking News You Need To Know

Sign up for free account today and start receiving our exclusive newsletters.

Sign Up with google Sign Up with facebook

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Reset your password

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

A link has been emailed to you - check your inbox.



Don't have an account? Click here to sign up


Tricia Weel

About the Author: Tricia Weel

I’m a lifelong writer and storyteller, and have worked at community newspapers and magazines throughout the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.
Read more