Second suspect charged for killing of teen on Aberdeen

Officers investigate after a 16-year-old boy was found seriously assaulted in the 300 block of Aberdeen Avenue on Sept. 4, 2012. He later died from injuries.

Winnipeg police have laid charges against a second suspect in the killing of a 16-year-old boy at the start of September.

On Sept. 4, police and emergency crews were called to the 300 block of Aberdeen Avenue.

The 16-year-old victim had been assaulted and was rushed to hospital, but died from injuries.

Police said the first suspect was arrested in the area of Powers Street and Redwood Avenue on Sept. 26.

Michael James Guimond, 34, has been charged with manslaughter, said police.

A second suspect was taken into custody shortly before 5 a.m. on Sept. 27.

Police said Richard Daniel Beaulieu, 36, also faces a charge for manslaughter.

Anyone who may have witnessed the attack or who may have information is asked to call investigators at 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-8477.