Family, friends gather for 17-year-old stabbing victim vigil in Surrey, B.C. – BC | 24CA News
Dozens of individuals gathered Tuesday night for 17-year-old Ethan Bespflug’s candlelight vigil in Surrey, B.C.
“It is nice to have all this love and support, and it shows the magnitude of how he touched people’s lives and the person he was,” stated Holly Indridson, Ethan’s mom.
“He was a genuine person. He was passionate and loving.”
Friends and household gathered close to King George Boulevard and a centesimal Avenue, the place Bespflug was fatally stabbed on April 11.
Bespflug was killed following an altercation on a Surrey bus.
“He was the best kid,” stated Michael Gallacher, Ethan’s stepfather.
“I’ll miss him to death.”
A gaggle of Ethan’s associates talked about him Tuesday evening. They stated Ethan’s smile and kindness shall be one thing they at all times bear in mind.
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A suspect is in custody and charged with second-degree homicide in reference to the killing of Bespflug.
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) stated officers arrested 20-year-old Kaiden Mintenko of Burnaby at a residence on Sunday. The cost was laid on Monday afternoon.
“They were known to each other through a third party,” Sgt. Timothy Pierotti stated in a Monday press convention. “We can confirm this was not a random attack.”
Mintenko was recognized to police, he added.
“It helps knowing there is a person in custody and they can’t hurt anyone else’s child,” Indridson stated.
“No one should have to go through that pain.”
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