Investigators are calling the death of a 13-year-old Burnaby girl a 㽶Ƶֱrandom attack.㽶Ƶֱ
Marrisa Shen㽶Ƶֱs body was found in Central Park on the morning of July 19, after her parents had reported her missing the night before.
Surveillance footage shows she was last seen at her family㽶Ƶֱs home, near the crime scene, at 6 p.m. on July 18.
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㽶ƵֱA review of the evidence to date reveals that Ms. Shen㽶Ƶֱs murder was a random attack,㽶Ƶֱ Cpl. Megan Foster of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team told reporters on Wednesday. 㽶ƵֱAt this time, we have not identified a suspect or suspects.㽶Ƶֱ
No details released on what happened the night of Marissa Shen's murder in Central Park.
㽶Ƶֱ Kat (@katslepian)
Supt. Chuck McDonald warned the public to remain vigilant. Residents should ensure that someone knows where they are at all times and to avoid going to secluded areas alone.
Dozens of flower bouquets, toys and heartfelt notes to Marissa Shen's family at an impromptu memorial in Central Park
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㽶ƵֱThe homicide of Marrisa Shen has been a crushing blow to this community,㽶Ƶֱ said McDonald. 㽶ƵֱIt is very difficult to make sense of, and as a parent of two daughters, I cannot begin to imagine the impact and the terrible toll this has had on Marissa㽶Ƶֱs family.㽶Ƶֱ
Foster said her death is not linked to any other violent incidents.
Investigators asking the public for any and all details, even insignificant ones on what could have happened on the night Marissa Shen died
㽶Ƶֱ Kat (@katslepian)
㽶ƵֱInvestigators are in search of anyone who took photographs or video inside or surrounding areas on the night of July 18 between 6 p.m. and 1 a.m.,㽶Ƶֱ said Foster. 㽶ƵֱThis includes dashcam video.㽶Ƶֱ
Anyone with information is asked to contact the IHIT information line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
A heartfelt note for Marrisa Shen's family at Central Park. Katya Slepian/Black Press
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