Winnipeg police arrest 2 teens in Alfred Avenue shooting death of 17-year-old

Two 15-year-old boys have been charged in connection with the death of Dorian Sanderson.

Emergency crews rushed Sanderson, 17, to hospital in critical conditionon May 26 after responding to reports of a fight on Alfred Avenue, near Aikins and Salter streets in Winnipeg's North End.

He died in hospital of a gunshot wound.

Police arrested the first 15-year-old suspect the day of the shooting. He was charged with assault.

On Tuesday, a second 15-year-old boy was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. He was detained in custody.

Police haven't released the names of either teen.

Families and friends held a vigil in honour of Sanderson on May 27.

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