Surrey teenager facing manslaughter charge in death of 45-year-old man

SURREY — A 17-year-old Surrey youth is facing a charge of manslaughter in the death of a 45-year-old man last week.

In a news release from the BC RCMP, police say Surrey RCMP responded to an assault in progress at the intersection of 184 Street and Fraser Highway and found 45-year-old victim Leroy Billy suffering from stab wounds. Billy was transported to hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) took conduct of the investigation and worked closely in partnership with the Surrey RCMP, the RCMP Integrated Forensic Identification Section and the BC Coroners Service.

On Friday, August 18, a charge of manslaughter was laid against a 17-year-old youth from Surrey. Under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the name of the accused will not be released.