The Integrated Homicide Investigative Team has identified the man who died Friday in Richmond as 24-year-old Surrey resident Francis Le.

Le was discovered unresponsive in the parking lot of the Richmond General Hospital just before midnight with what appeared to be stab wounds.

Francis Le died after he was discovered unresponsive and suffering from apparent stab wounds in the parking lot of the Richmond General Hospital on Friday. The 24-year-old Surrey resident was known to police. (IHIT)

IHIT says the homicide appears to be targeted and that the victim was known to them. They do not know how he arrived at the hospital.

"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," said Cpl. Meghan Foster in a statement.

Cpl. Dennis Hwang with Richmond RCMP said the death is unrelated to other recent acts of violence in Richmond.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about the death to email IHIT at ihittipline@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, or call 1-877-551-4448 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.