The RCMP say they have concluded their investigation, and that no charges will be laid after the death of 13-year old Drew Nickerson.
They say there was insufficient evidence collected to lay charges over the course of their eight month investigation.
“This remains a heartbreaking incident,” said Staff Sgt. Jeff LeBlanc, Shelburne RCMP. “Our thoughts are with the youth’s loved ones and everyone in the community who’s been affected by this loss.”
Eight months after her 13-year-old son was killed by a pack of dogs near Shelburne, Dawn Nickerson says she never imagined no charges would be laid.
The RCMP have confirmed this to Acadia News.
On January 3, two cane corsos and a rottweiler attacked 13-year-old Drew Nickerson in Welshtown.
The boy later died in hospital.
Shortly afterwards, all three dogs were euthanized.
It prompted a review of the dog by-laws from the Municipality of Shelburne and other councils across the province.
When Acadia News reached out to the public prosecution office for an interview, they declined the request but provided the following statement.
“This was a tragic incident, and we recognize the profound loss experienced by the family and the community,” said Melissa Noonan, Senior Director of Strategic Communications. “Police may seek legal advice from crown attorneys during an investigation. Because that advice is confidential, the Public Prosecution Service cannot discuss the advice provided in a specific case or the evidence considered. Decisions about whether to lay charges are ultimately made by police.”
A GoFundMe for the Dawn has raised more than $150 thousand dollars.
Dawn says she just wanted to see accountability for what happened to her son.
