The victim in Vancouver's first alleged homicide of 2024 has been identified.
Alexander Lo, a 31-year-old Vancouver man, died early Sunday morning, Jan. 28, according to the Vancouver Police Department (VPD). His body was found in a home near the intersection of Knight Street and East 33rd Avenue around 1 a.m. after police were called to the site.
Police have also identified a suspect, 39-year-old Dwight William Kematch. He was arrested in the East Vancouver house when Lo was discovered. Kematch has now been charged with second-degree murder, according to the VPD.
Initially, police weren't able to identify Lo.
Kematch remains in police custody at this time, according to the VPD.
A court date for Feb. 9 for a bail hearing.
