A 16-year-old New Brunswick boy has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of an 11-year-old who was hit in the face with a scooter last year.
According to RCMP, the victim was struck by a kick scooter outside a residence in Shippagan, N.B. on Nov. 3, 2022.
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The child was taken to hospital, where it was determined his injuries were serious and possibly life-threatening. He died two days later.
The suspect, who was 15 at the time, was arrested on Nov. 7, 2022.
On Thursday — nearly a year after the assault — RCMP announced the teen had been charged with manslaughter. He is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 26.