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Fourth suspect arrested in connection to February homicide on Magnus Avenue

Police on scene on Magnus Avenue investigating the death of Canon Franklin Beardy. Global News

WINNIPEG — Winnipeg Police have arrested and charged a 17-year-old with the second degree murder of Canon Franklin Beardy.

The 17-year-old is the fourth teen to be arrested and charged in this case. Earlier this week police released the youth’s name and photo after receiving a court order.

On February 6, 2017, Beardy, 28, was found on Magnus Avenue suffering from multiple injuries.

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After being rushed to hospital, the victim later died.

Police have also charged a 14-year-old, a 16-year-old and Joshua Leclerc, 19, with second degree murder in connection to this case.

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