Community Alert: Charges Laid in Langley Double Homicide Case

Investigators with the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) have laid charges in connection with a double homicide that took place at a residence in Langley, British Columbia on April 27, 2026. A 33-year-old man from Alberta has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder following the deaths of two people found inside a home on 16 Avenue.

Police report that the victims, an 18-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man who lived together at the residence, were discovered deceased late that morning after a call about a suspicious incident. While the victims’ names are not being released, investigators believe this was an isolated event involving people known to one another, and the accused is now in custody pending his next court appearance.

Official Incident Summary

On April 27, 2026, at approximately 11:16 a.m., Langley RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious situation at a home in the 21000-block of 16 Avenue in Langley. First responders from the Langley RCMP, the Township of Langley Fire Department, and BC Ambulance Services attended the scene and located two deceased individuals inside the residence.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) was called in and took over the investigation. IHIT worked closely with Langley RCMP, Integrated Forensic Identification Services (IFIS), and the BC Coroners Service to process the scene, gather evidence, and canvass the surrounding neighbourhood for information.

Over the following days, investigators conducted extensive neighbourhood inquiries, interviewed multiple witnesses, and pursued tips from the public. These efforts led to the identification and arrest of a suspect on May 3, 2026.

Charges and Suspect Information

Based on the evidence gathered, charges have now been approved in relation to this case:

• The two deceased victims are an 18-year-old young woman and a 33-year-old man, both residents of the affected home on 16 Avenue in Langley.
• On May 3, 2026, a suspect was arrested in connection with their deaths.
• On May 4, 2026, 33-year-old Cregg Lafferty-Tuccaro, from Alberta, was formally charged with the second-degree murders of both victims.
• Investigators state that Lafferty-Tuccaro had no prior police history in British Columbia.
• Police believe this was an isolated incident where all involved parties knew each other; there is no indication at this time of a broader public safety threat arising directly from this event.
• Lafferty-Tuccaro remains in custody and is next scheduled to appear in court on May 11, 2026.

IHIT has acknowledged the profound impact of this tragedy on the victims’ families, first responders, and the wider community, noting that the arrest and charges are an important step toward accountability and healing.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

At CrimeCanada.ca, this incident underscores how deadly violence can occur even in residential settings where the people involved know each other, rather than through random encounters. While investigators believe this case to be isolated, serious offences like homicide have a lasting effect on the sense of security in the community. Residents of Langley can review local trends and context through resources such as our Langley crime statistics and safety data, which help frame individual incidents within broader patterns of crime and public safety.

To support a safer environment in British Columbia, community members are encouraged to report suspicious activity promptly to police, check in regularly with neighbours and vulnerable friends or family, and seek help when they notice escalating conflict or safety concerns inside a home. Early intervention—whether through law enforcement, social services, or community supports—can be crucial in preventing violence and protecting those at risk. CrimeCanada.ca remains committed to providing clear, data-informed safety information so residents can stay aware, engaged, and prepared.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the british-columbia community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.