National

17-Year-Old Jaylen Sandhu Dead After Attack In Surrey

The Canadian Press, 19 Dec, 2014 05:11 PM

SURREY, B.C. — Homicide investigators have been called in after an assault in the Vancouver area that ended with a 17-year-old boy dead.

The region's RCMP-led homicide unit says police were called Thursday afternoon about an assault in Surrey.

The stabbing happened near Holy Cross Regional secondary school at 16300 block of 88th Avenue around 2:30 p.m. which was on lockdown for around 30 minutes.

A news release says 17-year-old Jaylen Sandhu ran away and sought assistance at a nearby residence.

He was transported to hospital but he died a short time later.

The news release says the suspect fled and there have not been any arrests.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Wildrose caucus to meet to talk about merging with Conservatives: sources

EDMONTON — Alberta's opposition Wildrose caucus is expected to meet Tuesday to discuss merging with Premier Jim Prentice's Progressive Conservatives, sources have told The Canadian Press.

Wildrose caucus to meet to talk about merging with Conservatives: sources

Talisman Energy, Spain's Repsol agree to multibillion-dollar takeover deal

CALGARY — The CEO of long-struggling Talisman Energy Inc. (TSX:TLM) says a multibillion-dollar takeover by Spanish energy giant Repsol is the best possible outcome for shareholders and he expects the deal will receive federal approval.

Talisman Energy, Spain's Repsol agree to multibillion-dollar takeover deal

Surrey Teen's Killing: Turn To Police With Info, Not Social Media - RCMP

SURREY, B.C. — Homicide investigators in Surrey, B.C., want people with information about the weekend killing of a teenager to turn to police, not social media.

Surrey Teen's Killing: Turn To Police With Info, Not Social Media - RCMP

American Man Ordered Extradited From B.C. Over Alleged $11M Investment Fraud

VANCOUVER — An American man who was indicted as part of an alleged investment fraud worth $11 million has been ordered extradited from B.C.

American Man Ordered Extradited From B.C. Over Alleged $11M Investment Fraud

B.C. expected to make Site C announcement Tuesday in Victoria

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is poised to make a major announcement on the controversial Site C hydroelectric dam project.

B.C. expected to make Site C announcement Tuesday in Victoria

Apache Sells Stake In 2 Lng Projects For $2.75B As New Player Backs Project

VICTORIA — A multibillion-dollar deal signed Monday between Australian and American oil and gas companies has brought a new backer to a proposed liquefied natural gas project on British Columbia's northwest coast at Kitimat.