Danillo Canales Glenn : Teen boy on trial for Copperfield stabbing: Murder trial begins

Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Copperfield stabbing trial
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The trial commenced on Monday for one of the two teenage brothers charged with second-degree murder in the stabbing death of an 18-year-old in the southeast community of Copperfield in September. The 16-year-old and his 18-year-old brother are accused in the death of Danillo Canales Glenn, who was bear sprayed and stabbed multiple times at the community basketball court on the evening of Sept. 5. The 16-year-old cannot be named due to the Youth Criminal Justice Act, and his brother will face a separate trial. Canales Glenn, who had just turned 18, was Calgary’s 13th homicide victim of 2023, sparking shock and vigils in the community.

The Trial of Teen Brothers Accused of Murder in Copperfield

On Monday, the trial commenced for one of the two teenage brothers who are facing charges of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of an 18-year-old individual in the southeast community of Copperfield in September. The incident took place at the community basketball court on the evening of September 5, where the victim, Danillo Canales Glenn, was bear sprayed and stabbed multiple times.

The Accused and the Victim

The 16-year-old brother, who is protected by the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act and therefore cannot be named, is standing trial alongside his 18-year-old brother, who will face a separate trial to avoid identifying his sibling. It is alleged that Canales Glenn, who was playing basketball at the time of the attack, did not have any prior acquaintance with the accused brothers.

Community Shock and Vigils

Following the tragic loss of Canales Glenn, who had recently turned 18, the Copperfield community was left in shock. Family, friends, and residents held several vigils at the basketball court to honour his memory. The victim’s untimely death marked the 13th homicide in Calgary for the year 2023.

Court Proceedings and Justice

The trial, scheduled to run for nine days, is being presided over by Justice Eleanor J. Funk. As the legal proceedings unfold, more details are expected to emerge regarding the events leading up to the fatal stabbing that claimed the life of Canales Glenn.

Stay tuned for updates on this ongoing trial as justice is sought for the victim and accountability is determined for the accused teenage brothers.