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On July 19, 2024 at 5:30 am, Surrey RCMP located 17-year-old Wenyan Michael Zhao of Langley, deceased in the 17900-block of 99A Avenue.

Wenyan Michael Zhao of Langley was reported missing by his family on the evening of July 18, 2024. He was last seen in the 5900-block of 206 Street, Langley BC.

Investigators said “Preliminary investigation has determined the death of this person to be suspicious in nature and IHIT has taken conduct of the file. At this stage, based on initial observations and information collected, investigators believe this to be an isolated incident.”

Update:

IHIT said preliminary information indicates that this is an isolated event with no connections to the B.C. Gang Conflict. Canvassers are speaking with family and friends of Michael Zhao and are constructing a timeline of his activities. Michael Zhao was last seen leaving the area of Willowbrook Mall in Langley at around 9:44 p.m. He was last seen wearing a tan / brown coloured t-shirt with Nike on the front in white writing, dark shorts with tan trim along the bottom, and sneakers.

IHIT is looking for information regarding the movement of Wenyan between 9:00 pm on July 18 to 5:30 am on July 19, 2024. Anyone with information is asked to contact the IHIT Information line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.