Langley RCMP said they are unable to speak on the incident at this time since the IIO is involved.

The Independent Investigations Office is also investigating because police were sent to do a wellfare check at the park

The teen was with friends and drugs were apparently involved, but it is unclear if they played a role in his death

LANGLEY (NEWS 1130) – Hundreds could be seen lighting candles, laying flowers and observing a moment of silence at a suburban skate park Thursday evening.

Fourteen year old Carson Crimeni died at the Walnut Grove Skate Park Wednesday night. Drugs were apparently involved but Carson’s cause of death hasn’t been confirmed.

“It is uplifting to see how many people cared about him,” his father Aron Crimeni said through tears.”I’m just sad, it’s a tragedy.”

He said up until Wednesday, the summer had been normal.

Carson spent his time playing video games, cracking jokes, and taking the bus out to the skate park to meet friends.

“I’ve heard so many good things about Carson today. It really shows me how much he was cared about by his peers, and by his friends, and by his schoolmates,” Aron said.

Officials have released few details about Carson’s death, however, there is reportedly video of the incident circulating on Snapchat.

This video, along with social media posts, are fueling speculation that witnesses ought to have intervened to help Carson.

One family member told NEWS 1130 that Carson was pressured into taking drugs.

Aron said if his son was abandoned while he was in distress, he hopes those who did so will be held accountable.

“Even just the smallest thought that a call to 911 a couple hours earlier could have changed the whole story is devastating, it really is.”

People arriving at the Walnut Grove Community Centre in Langley for a vigil in memory of a 14-year-old boy who died in the skate park Wednesday night. The scene is extremely quiet as candles, teddy bears and flowers continue to arrive. pic.twitter.com/4ku6Lkd5zj — David Zura (@DavidZuraCityTV) August 9, 2019

The B.C. Coroners Service confirmed it is investigating the sudden and unexpected death of the teen, who passed away in the hospital after first responders were called to the skate park.

“The Coroners Service’s investigation will look to determine how, where, when and by what means he came to his death,” spokesperson Andy Watson said. “I have no other details at this time. Due to the privacy of the deceased, the Coroners Service does not confirm or release identity.”

A Langley community is mourning the death of a 14 yo boy following an incident at the Walnut Skate Park last night. The teen (who NEWS 1130 is not identifying at this time) was with friends. Drugs were apparently involved, but it’s unclear if they played a role in his death. https://t.co/bg6o5ucDMX — Lasia Kretzel (@lkretzel1130) August 8, 2019

The Independent Investigations Office is also investigating because police were sent to do a welfare check at the park. The organization said it does not expect to be part of the investigation for long because it will likely reveal police had no part in the teen’s death.

Langley RCMP say they are unable to speak on the incident at this time since the IIO is involved.

The Walnut Grove Community Centre where a vigil is set for around 7 p.m. @NEWS1130 pic.twitter.com/JPKutA6DDE — Nathan Durec (@ndurec) August 9, 2019

Walnut Grove Secondary principal Balan Moorthy issued a statement about the sudden death of the recent grade nine student.

“[He] was an important member of the Connections Program and Walnut Grove community. We cannot anticipate how far-reaching the impact of this news may be on staff and students,” he says.

The statement further instructs families to discuss the student’s death with their children and said counselling and support services will be available in September for more support.

The Langley School District has also sent their condolences in an email statement and provided additional information for emotional support.

“Losing a student at one of our schools impacts everyone in our community including students, teachers, and our staff,” it says.

With files from Sonia Aslam