Police on Thursday released the name of a suspect in their investigation into a double homicide in Chilliwack, BC.
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team said Eric John Shestalo, 50, is wanted in connection with a shooting that left two women dead.
“(Shestalo) is still at large and is considered armed and dangerous,” said Sgt. said Timothy Pierotti.
“IHIT urges the public to use caution, stay away from Shestalo and contact 911 immediately.”
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has identified the suspect as Eric John Shestalo, 50, and has warned that he is considered armed and dangerous. Integrated Homicide Investigation Team / Brochure
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Shestalo was last seen driving a red 1990 Jeep YJ, which appears to have a yellow painted front end and may have a BC license plate, MT981W.
“We believe the suspect was known to (the victims),” Pierotti said. “In terms of the exact relationship, that’s what we’re trying to get to the bottom of.”
Shestalo was last seen driving a 1990 Jeep YJ. IHIT
He said police are looking to speak to anyone who knows Shestalo or the victims, including to get background information.
“Right now, we’re looking at the potential that could be anywhere. We’re working with our partners throughout the Lower Mainland and interior BC.”
Police describe Shestalo as five feet nine inches, 176 pounds, and was last seen wearing a black jacket, black pants and a black hat with an orange brim.
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Crews responded to reports of shots fired at a home in the 9700 block of McNaught Avenue in Chilliwack Wednesday morning.
Officers found one woman dead and a second woman suffering from life-threatening injuries. He later died at the hospital, police said.
A third victim, a man, suffered non-life threatening injuries.
Police are looking for any video taken between 9am and 12pm in the area around 11am that day.
Anyone with information is asked to contact IHIT at 1-877-551-4448.
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