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POLICE CHIEF SPEAKS OUT AFTER SHOOTING DEATH OF TEEN
CHRIS SIMON chris.simon@simcoe.com
Barrie's top cop is offering "condolences to the family and friends of our victim" following last week's shooting death of a 17year-old boy, which has rocked a south-end neighbourhood.
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During city budget deliberations Nov. 22, Barrie Police Service Chief Kimberley Greenwood spoke about the Nov. 19 incident that led to the arrest of two 17-year-old boys and an 18-year-old man over the weekend.
"We know this has impacted our community, our school community, the specific neighbourhood," she told city councillors. "After this weekend, four families have been tragically impacted. The work done by all members of our service — from our 911 communicators to our officers that arrived first on scene, to our investigators, to our corporate communications — it just shows the expertise and dedication of our members."
All three suspects have been charged with first-degree murder. The charges have not been proven in court.
Emergency crews were called to the River Ridge Road area, near the Hurst Drive and Golden Meadow Road intersection, at around 6 p.m. Friday after gunshots were heard.
A 17-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
The 18-year-old suspect's next court appearance is scheduled for Dec. 8.
