It deteriorated into a physical confrontation among the teens and ended with Eric stabbed in the stomach and through his heart. Ottawa police homicide detectives announced Wednesday they would not be charging the 16-year-old boy who fatally stabbed Eric, saying they believe the teen acted in self-defence. "All parties involved here played a role in Eric's death, including him," said his brother, Brendon Hewer. It started as a case of what some might call "road rage" between people meant to share the road. Detectives consulted with prosecutors on Wednesday and told Brendon that even if they were to lay a charge, there would be no reasonable prospect of conviction, he said.

Source: CBC News September 03, 2021 14:37 UTC