Two boys, both 17 years old and from Guelph, Ont., appeared in court on Wednesday facing charges of second-degree murder in connection with the death of 16-year-old Nash Dunlop.
The teens are currently held in custody. They participated via video link while a representative spoke for their lawyer in front of the court.
Due to a publication ban, specific details discussed during the hearing cannot be reported. Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the identities of the charged individuals remain protected.
The next court date is set for October 14.
Emergency services responded to reports that a person had been struck by a minivan on Wellington Road 29, just south of Fergus and Eramosa-Garafraxa Townline shortly after midnight on September 19.
A boy from Puslinch Township was transported to a hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
has confirmed through a close family friend that Dunlop was indeed the boy who lost his life on Wellington Road 29 after being hit by a van.
The two teens were officially charged on September 26.
In the days following his passing, many tributes and messages from community members and basketball organizations associated with Dunlop flooded social media platforms.
A cross stands on a hydro pole along Wellington Road 29 as of September 29. ‘Nash’ is inscribed on it alongside several initials and the phrase “see you soon.” At its base, there are basketball shoes placed along with additional flowers. (Kate Bueckert/CBC)
Franklyn Clarke, who coaches at Vanguard North Basketball academy in Toronto, mentioned that Nash was expected to play in their prep-season this fall.
“He was just a great kid and we were looking forward to him playing with us,” Clarke told last month.
“He had his whole life ahead of him and besides being a good basketball player, from what I saw when I met him, he was just a phenomenal kid,” he said.
In a statement to , the Guelph Youth Basketball Association remarked, “Nash was a gifted athlete who brought energy, determination and passion to everything he did.”
The Waterloo-Wellington branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association along with The Nightingale Centre organized support nights for students at John F. Ross Collegiate Vocational Institute-the school Dunlop attended-and their families.
An additional session took place at St. James Catholic High School as well.
The Upper Grand District School Board stated they have counselors and support staff available at schools for any students or staff needing assistance
Police have announced that their investigation is still ongoing
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