Guilty plea entered for the death of Mehakpreet Sethi

Surrey, Integrated Homicide Investigation Team

Fri Oct 25 15:07:00 PDT 2024

File # 2022-1478

Background:

On November 22, 2022, the Surrey RCMP responded to a report of a stabbing in the parking lot of Tamanawis Secondary School located at 12600 66 Avenue, Surrey. Frontline officers attended and located Mehakpreet Sethi stabbed. Despite life-saving efforts, Mr. Sethi succumbed to his injuries. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) was called in to investigate.

On November 20, 2023, BC Prosecution Service approved charges of Second-Degree murder against a youth.

Update:

On October 23, 2024, the accused appeared in Surrey Provincial Court and entered a guilty plea to manslaughter. The sentencing hearing is currently scheduled for January 9, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. at the Surrey Provincial Courthouse.

This was a tragic incident affecting many members of our community. The Surrey RCMP Victim Services are available should anyone wish to speak to them, says IHIT spokesperson Cpl. Sukhi Dhesi.

Released by:

Cpl. Sukhi Dhesi
Media Relations Officer
Integrated Homicide Investigations Team (IHIT)
Email: ediv_ihit_media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Office: 236-334-3081

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