Two teenage boys charged in fatal stabbing: Fredericton police

CITYnews halifax / By The Canadian Press

Fredericton police say two 17-year-old boys have been charged in connection with a stabbing that killed a 71-year-old man.

Police responded to a call of an ongoing fight taking place Friday on the 500 block of Union Street.

Officers say they found a victim who had been critically injured from a stabbing. The man was taken to hospital but later died due to his injuries.

Three suspects were arrested, including two 17-year-old youths, who are facing second-degree murder and manslaughter charges.

A 15-year-old boy was also arrested but has since been released.

Police say witness statements and video evidence helped with the investigation, which remains active.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 23, 2024.

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