'Loved by all': Surrey homicide victim identified as Tori Dunn

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) took over the investigation into the homicide of a woman in the Port Kells area of ​​Surrey on Sunday and identified the victim.

According to an IHIT press release issued Wednesday afternoon, the victim is Tori Dunn, 30, of Surrey.

Releasing the victim's name is “to advance the investigation,” said Staff Sgt. David Lee said.

A suspect was also located and remains in custody on an unrelated charge as the investigation continues.

Surrey RCMP first responders responded to a residence near the 9800 block of 182A Street around 10 p.m. on June 16 and found the victim in life-threatening condition.

Although paramedics arrived and transported the victim to a nearby hospital, he succumbed to his injuries.

The suspect was located and taken into custody after a search of the area by other police responders and the Integrated Police Dog Service, the statement said.

IHIT continues to work in partnership with the Surrey RCMP on this case, as well as the British Columbia Coroners Service and the Integrated Forensic Identification Service, and investigators continue to canvass the neighborhood the search for witnesses and video surveillance images.

“Our hearts go out to Tori’s family and the community,” Lee said.

“We are committed to moving this investigation forward to determine all the circumstances surrounding this senseless act.”

Dunn's family described the homicide on social media as a home invasion, but police have not yet confirmed the details.

“We, her family, cannot understand how someone as kind as Tori could be subjected to such senseless violence. Tori was loved by everyone she met. She devoted her time and love to her friends and family, someone who lit up the room with his smile and his laughter,” we read on Facebook. “She is loved more than words.”

IHIT is asking anyone with dash cam or surveillance video of the area surrounding the crime scene to contact the tip line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp- rcmp.gc.ca.