Three more teens charged in Fredericton homicide case
The Fredericton Police Force says three more teenagers have been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of a man in the city last month.
The three charged include:
- an 18-year-old man
- a 17-year-old youth
- a 16-year-old youth
All three teens appeared in court Thursday and were released on conditions.
Earlier this month, a 17-year-old boy was also charged with manslaughter in the case after police said he "presented himself" to investigators.
The identities of the 16-year-old and two 17-year-olds cannot be released due to their ages.
CTV News has reached out to the Fredericton Police Force to see if they will be releasing the name of the 18-year-old.
September homicide
Police responded to an assault of two men in the Tannery area in Fredericton around 3 a.m. on Sept. 22.
According to police, one man was seriously injured while the other sustained minor injuries.
Police were initially investigating the incident as a serious assault. However, they said on Oct. 1 that the man who was badly injured had since died. The case was then treated as a homicide.
The victim has been identified as 41-year-old Andre Bourgeois of the Shediac, N.B., area.
Police say the investigation is ongoing.
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