Richmond's latest murder appears to be unrelated to two other homicides in the city earlier this month, according to the RCMP.

The Mounties say Francis Le was found unresponsive in the parking lot outside Richmond General Hospital on January 27.

The 24-year-old Surrey resident had been stabbed in what police say was likely a targeted attack.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is working with Richmond RCMP to gather more information.

“It is still early in the investigation, and as the motive and offence location remain unknown, investigators are asking anyone with information to contact IHIT,”  Cpl. Meghan Foster said in a news release. “It cannot be stressed enough that should one choose to associate themselves with a criminal lifestyle, they are not immune to the dangers and risks that come with it."