Adrian Golofit was a 31-year-old man living in Surrey, British Columbia, who was not known to police and had no ties to the region's ongoing gang conflicts. His death in February 2021 was described by investigators as a "mystery," leaving his friends and community searching for answers. Those who knew him mourned a man they considered a brother, struggling to understand why anyone would target him.
On the evening of Friday, February 12, 2021, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Surrey received a call to a residence in the Clayton Heights neighborhood. At approximately 7:19 p.m., officers arrived at the home near 194 Street and 66 Avenue. Inside, they discovered the body of Adrian Golofit. He had suffered injuries consistent with a homicide, and the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) was called to take conduct of the case. Investigators later learned that Adrian had last been in contact with friends around 8:00 a.m. the previous day, Thursday, February 11.
Police began working to construct a timeline of his activities in the roughly 35 hours between his last known contact and his discovery.
The investigation into Adrian’s murder began with an urgent appeal for information from those who knew him. "Adrian Golofit was not known to police and the motive behind his murder is not yet clear," IHIT Sergeant Frank Jang said shortly after the discovery. "In cases such as this where police records about the victim is minimal, there is greater importance and urgency for friends and associates to reach out to police and offer whatever information they can."
Over the following year, IHIT investigators worked to piece together the circumstances of the killing. They conducted a thorough forensic examination of the home and completed a review of electronic devices found at the scene. They also interviewed several witnesses to learn more about Adrian's activities leading up to his death. While the motive remained undetermined, investigators were able to conclude that the attack was not random. They confirmed that Adrian Golofit was the intended target of his killer.
On the first anniversary of the homicide, IHIT renewed its public appeal for information. Sergeant David Lee of IHIT stated that the evidence gathered had helped form a clearer picture of what might have happened. "The information obtained thus far is painting a clearer picture of what may have transpired," he said in a February 2022 statement. "We are looking to speak with anyone with information." The technological and forensic evidence, combined with witness statements, had opened up new avenues for investigators to pursue.
As of February 2026, Adrian Golofit's case remains an active and unsolved investigation listed by the RCMP's Integrated Homicide Investigation Team. The motive for his targeted killing is still unknown, and no suspects have been publicly identified. Investigators continue to ask for the public's help to solve the case and bring a measure of justice to Adrian's loved ones.
Anyone with information regarding the murder of Adrian Golofit is urged to contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or by email at [email protected]. To remain anonymous, tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
