Boy, 16, facing murder charge after stabbing in Mississauga, Ont.

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — A 16-year-old boy is facing a murder charge after a fatal stabbing west of Toronto.

Peel Regional Police say the incident happened in Mississauga, Ont., on Tuesday afternoon.

They say 20-year-old Ethan Nelles of Brampton, Ont., was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Police say the teen is now facing one count of second-degree murder in Nelles’ death.

They offered no other details about the circumstances surrounding the alleged homicide, which police say they continue to investigate.

The teen’s name cannot be released under the terms of Canada’s Youth Criminal Justice Act.  

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 30,2020.

The Canadian Press