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Two boys charged with manslaughter in the death of Saskatoon 12-year-old

Saskatoon police have charged two boys aged 12 and 13 with manslaughter in the death of another 12-year-old boy earlier this week. The charges come after police were called around 3 a.m. Tuesday to reports that a boy was seriously injured.
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A Saskatoon Police Service badge is shown in Saskatoon, Sask., on Friday, May 5, 2023. Saskatoon police have charged a 12-year-old boy and 13-year-old boy with manslaughter in the death of another 12-year-old boy earlier this week. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu

Saskatoon police have charged two boys aged 12 and 13 with manslaughter in the death of another 12-year-old boy earlier this week. 

The charges come after police were called around 3 a.m. Tuesday to reports that a boy was seriously injured. 

The 12-year-old died a short time later in hospital.

Police said two youths and an adult were taken into custody. 

The 12-year-old and 13-year-old boys are also facing four weapons-related charges.

Police did not provide updated information on the adult.  

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 21, 2024. 

The Canadian Press