Richmond homicide victim Johannes Foo, 23, was a student at Kwantlen Polytechnic University and was known by his friends at Richmond Christian High School as 'J-Foo.' According to his former teachers, he was a "quiet person" who "flew under the radar," Richmond Christian School superintendent Roger Grose told the News.
"He was not a person that came up on the radar for me. I don't know if he was an honour role student or anything like that," said Grose, who became superintendent about five years ago, around the time Foo graduated in 2008.
Foo was, however, an active student as he played basketball and was also known for his break-dancing skills, said Grose.
Foo's mother told the News that she did not know how or why her son was killed and that RCMP had told her little information about the case. She said her son was a good person and attended KPU.
Grose said teachers and staff who knew Foo are grieving.
"They're shocked, they're very saddened. I don't really remember him having trouble as a student here or anywhere. He kind of flew under the radar," said Grose.
Police were called to a home at 8431 Steveston Highway - between No. 3 Road and Roseland Gate - at around 4:30 p.m. on Monday where they discovered Foo who was seriously injured on the property.
Paramedics were called in and tried to revive the man to no avail. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has remained tight-lipped about the nature of Foo's injuries as well as a motive and whether or not there are suspects.
An IHIT spokesperson said Tuesday that investigators don't believe the incident was unprovoked or a random attack, but noted it's too early to confirm.
On Wednesday investigators identified Foo as the victim via a press release.
A search of Court Services Online revealed no online criminal documentation of Foo in B.C. IHIT is asking the public for assistance with information and anyone who may have observed suspicious activity is being asked to call the IHIT tipline at 1-877-551-4448 or, to remain anonymous, Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
