Youth charged with manslaughter in Tilbury

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: The Chatham-Kent Police Service Major Crime Section began an investigation into an aggravated assault that occurred on Monday, June 6, 2022, at the intersection of Queen Street and Louise Street in the town of Tilbury.

The assault resulted in the victim sustaining a severe and life-threatening injury.

On June 10, 2022, a male youth, who can’t be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault.

On June 27, 2022, the victim succumbed to their injuries in the hospital.

As a result, on July 14, 2022, the male youth was arrested and charged with manslaughter.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Cst. Brad Hyatt at 519-436-6600 Ext. 288 or bradh@chatham-kent.ca.

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