Law enforcement are strengthening their search in finding two teenagers from British Columbia who are suspects in the death of three people in B.C.
Initially thought to be missing, the teens have now been named suspects after the bodies of 23-year-old Lucas Fowler of Australia and his American girlfriend, 24-year-old Chynna Deese were found by their vehicle near Liard Hot Springs, B.C. after they had been shot to death.
The pair are also suspects in the death of 64-year-old Leonard Dyck who was discovered by a burning truck near Dease Lake, B.C. that was utilized by the teenagers. They have both since been charged by police for second-degree murder in the death of Dyck.
Their journey has traversed through four provinces with reported sightings in communities including Meadow Lake, Sask.
The latest development has created a growing RCMP presence of RCMP in the northern Manitoba town of Gillam over the last several hours. That’s where police located a burned-out vehicle which officers confirmed on Wednesday was the vehicle they were travelling in.
While the search for the two young men continues to grow, Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale said Canadians can have confidence that every tool and technique is being applied to find the suspects.
“You can see from the relocation of RCMP personnel, the application of technology in the use of drones, the police services are dealing with a dangerous situation,” explained Goodale.
RCMP say more resources are being sent out to Gillam as they hope to locate 18-year-old Bryer Schmegelsky and 19-year-old Kam McLeod as soon as possible. But officials do believe that the teens are continuing to travel East in the meantime.
When asked why the suspects have yet to be found, Goodale replied by saying the search is still in its early stages.
“This is a live, active investigation and [police] will keep the public informed as well as they can on how the investigation is proceeding,” said the minister. “The important thing at the moment is for all of the public to listen to police instructions and to follow that advise.”
He added that if anyone sees anything that is suspicious or troubling to not intervene in anyway yourself, but to report it to police or your local jurisdiction.
RCMP have warned Canadians that McLeod and Schmegelsky are considered to be armed and dangerous.
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