File #24-113412 (SU)

File #26-12387 (SU)

RCMP Surrey Provincial Operations Support Unit (SPOSU) is sharing an important update regarding the 2024 attempted murder investigation, where one man was seriously injured after being doused in accelerant and lit on fire in the 10200 block of City Parkway.

Update:

In August 2026, RCMP officers were called to a forested area in the Fleetwood neighbourhood in Surrey to investigate the discovery of human remains. Through this investigation, police can now confirm 33-year-old Kalid Yimer has been located deceased. Police do not believe criminality was involved and the cause of his death is not considered suspicious.

Investigators believe Kalid Yimer was the lone individual responsible for the attack on August 2, 2024, where one man was seriously injured after being doused in accelerant and lit on fire in the 10200 block of City Parkway. As a result of this information, the investigation into the 2024 attempted murder is concluded and the charge has been abated. 

“The goal of any investigation is to ultimately find the person or persons responsible and hold them to account,” says Staff Sergeant Tara Nicholls, non-commissioned officer in charge of the RCMP SPOSU Investigative Services Section. “While we may never learn the true motive of this horrible attack, we hope the victim and community can rest assured that police have found the person who was responsible.”

The victim and their family have been informed of this update and the conclusion of the investigation. They continue to ask for privacy.

The RCMP Surrey Provincial Operations Support Unit would like to thank the community and those who assisted with the investigation. 

Background:

On August 2, 2024, at approximately 1:10 pm, Surrey RCMP received a report of a serious assault in the 10200 block of City Parkway. Frontline officers attended the scene and located the victim, who suffered serious injuries and was transported to the hospital. See previous media release here: Surrey RCMP investigating a series of serious incidents in Whalley

On August 3, 2024, the stolen vehicle which was used by the suspect was recovered with the assistance of the public. See previous media release here: Update: Stolen vehicle recovered, suspect is still at large following assault in Whalley

On August 9, 2024, Surrey RCMP identified the suspect as being 33-year-old Kalid Yimer. Police released an enhanced photo to locate him and warn the public that is believed to be violent and dangerous. See previous media release here: Surrey RCMP seeking public assistance in locating a man wanted in connection to an attempted murder investigation

On August 1, 2025, RCMP SPOSU announced charge approval and re-appealed to the public to remain on the lookout for Kalid Yimer. 1 count of Attempted Murder, contrary to section 239(1)(b) of the Criminal Code was approved and an arrest warrant was issued for Mr. Yimer. See the previous media release here: Police Searching for Man Wanted for Attempted Murder.