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Suspect in off-duty police officer death in Nelson faces manslaughter charge

The Nelson Police Department confirmed in a media release that a charge of manslaughter has been approved in regards to the death of off-duty Abbotsford Police Constable Allan Young.

Young was allegedly assaulted in Nelson on July 16th and succumbed to his injuries five days later.

According to the NPD, the 26-year-old Castlegar resident, Alex Willness has been arrested and remains in custody pending a court appearance in Nelson on March 9, 2021.

MORE: ABBOTSFORD POLICE OFFICER DIES AFTER OFF-DUTY INCIDENT IN NELSON

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