SURREY, B.C. — Homicide investigators in Surrey, B.C., say support from the family and friends of a teenaged murder victim was instrumental in cracking the case.
An 18-year-old male has been charged with second-degree murder following the December 2014 stabbing that killed 17-year-old Jaylen Sandhu.
The suspect, who was 17 at the time of the attack, is expected to appear in court Monday, but RCMP say because of his age, his name will not be released.
Integrated Homicide Investigation Team spokeswoman Sgt. Stephanie Ashton says community assistance in the case began with quick reporting of the fight that led to Sandhu's death.
IHIT obtains charges of 2nd degree murder in the 2014 death of Jaylen Sandhu. The suspect will be in court this afternoon in Surrey.
— IHIT (@HomicideTeam) April 18, 2016
Ashton says many witnesses came forward after the stabbing and with support from the victim's family and friends, it was key to obtaining charge approval.
She says the victim came from a closely knit family and his relatives may be relieved that a murder charge has been laid.
