SURREY, B.C. - The man found dead in Surrey’s Fleetwood area last month has been identified as Tichic Meya, 19, of Surrey, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) confirmed on November 10.
Investigators released Meya’s name and photo in the hope that anyone who saw him in the days before his death will come forward.
Found in the 6100-block of 156 Street
On October 14, 2026, at about 1:07 p.m., Surrey Police Service officers responded to a report of a found body in the 6100-block of 156 Street. First responders located a deceased man, and based on initial observations at the scene, criminality was suspected and IHIT was called in to investigate.
IHIT continues to work with the Surrey Police Service, the Integrated Forensic Identification Services and the BC Coroners Service to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.
Reported missing three days earlier
Meya was last seen by his family on October 8, and they reported him missing on the evening of October 11 after losing contact with him for several days, which they said was out of character.
“Investigators have been working diligently to establish a timeline of events from the time Mr. Meya went missing leading up to his death,” said Sgt. Freda Fong of IHIT. “While the motive remains under investigation, investigators believe this was an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing risk to the public.”
How to help
Anyone with information is asked to call the IHIT information line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or email ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca. The IHIT file number is 2026-1006.
Apna News first reported the discovery on October 15: IHIT investigating after man’s body found in Surrey’s Fleetwood area.
(Source: Integrated Homicide Investigation Team, November 10, 2026)
By Apna News
