New Brunswick teen charged with second-degree murder following death of 34-year-old man
A 17-year-old male from Nasonworth, N.B., has been charged with second-degree murder following the death of a 34-year-old man in the community.
Oromocto RCMP received a report of an assault with a weapon at a residence on Nelson Drive shortly after 11 a.m. Monday.
On arrival, police say they found a 34-year-old man outside the residence suffering from “significant injuries” but didn’t elaborate.
According to an RCMP news release Tuesday, the man died at the scene.
Shortly after, a 17-year-old was seen walking on Phillips Road, where he was arrested in connection with the incident.
On Tuesday, the teen appeared in Fredericton provincial court and was charged with second-degree murder.
He was remanded into custody and is scheduled to return to court May 23 for a bail hearing.
Nasonworth, N.B., is approximately five kilometres south of New Maryland.
For more New Brunswick news visit our dedicated provincial page.
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