18-year-old killed in stabbing outside B.C. high school identified

RCMP have identified the young man who died after being stabbed in the parking lot of a high school in Surrey, B.C., on Tuesday.

Mehakpreet Sethi, 18, died in hospitalafter being attacked outsideTamanawis Secondary School in the city's Newton neighbourhood just after 12 p.m. PT.

Witnesses identified a suspect, 17, who was arrested later Tuesday.

Mounties didn't release further information about Sethibut said he and hisattacker knew each other.

"We know there were many students in the area around the time this tragedy took place," IHITSgt. Timothy Pierottiwrote in a statement Wednesday.

"If you or one of your loved ones has information that could help shed light on why this young man was killed, please contact IHIT immediately."

The incident is not believed to be related to the ongoing gang conflict in the Lower Mainland.

The midday stabbing prompteda heavy police response at the school, which is located at 12600 66 Avenue. Additional support was being provided for students who may have been affected or who may have seen the incident.

The school's acting principalsaid Sethi was not a member of the school community.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has taken over the investigation.

Police are looking to speak withstudents who saw the stabbing or who have cellphone video of the incident.Anyone with information is asked to callIHIT.