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Mar 4, 2010

Two People Now in Custody as VicPD and Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit Continue to Investigate Fatal Shooting 10 - 8597


Victoria BC – Two people have been taken into custody in relation to Victoria’s first homicide of the year.

By: Det Susan Law

Last night, with the assistance of the Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team, Victoria Police arrested two males believed responsible for the death of 52 year old Leslie Ronald HANKEL of Victoria. Also recovered at the time of arrest was a long gun.

The two men, both aged 20, remain in custody and a Telebail hearing will be conducted later this date.

The VicPD Major Crimes Detectives are working with the Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit (VIIMCU) as the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is urged to contact VicPD’s designated Tip Line at 250.995.7444 or CrimeStoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS (8477) or online at www.victoriacrimestoppers.com