A second teenager has been charged in connection with the death of a 22-year-old Brampton man in what police are calling an unprovoked attack.
Surajdeep Singh was found around 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 13 lying on a pathway near Queen Mary and Heathwood drives covered in blood. He was rushed to the hospital without vital signs by emergency crews, but was pronounced dead a short time later.
Police said that Singh was attacked while he was heading home from his place of worship.
His family described him as a gem of a person who worked part-time at a factory in Peel Region.
Investigators announced on Friday that a 16-year-old boy had been taken into custody in connection with the unprovoked attack and has been charged with second-degree murder.
In a news release issued Tuesday, police said that a second 16-year-old boy from Brampton has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with Singhs death.
Neither teenager can be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Police say they are not looking for any other suspects.read more
Second teen charged in murder of 22-year-old Brampton man – CP24 Toronto’s Breaking News
