3 Canadian police officers charged for manslaughter after toddler's death. See details

Three Canadian police officers, Nathan Vanderheyden, Kenneth Pengelly and Grayson Cappus, were charged with manslaughter and criminal negligence by an independent federal Canadian law enforcement agency.

The manslaughter charges were levied following the death of an innocent boy identified as Jameson Shapiro by Canada's SUI during a shooting incident.

What happened during the incident?
On November 26, 2020, Nathan Vanderheyden, Kenneth Pengelly and Grayson Cappus interacted with the boy's father, who kidnapped the child in his pickup truck. During the feud, the police officers shot the 33-year-old in the pickup truck. After the shooting, it was discovered that the child had died on the scene. The driver was in critical condition and was airlifted to the hospital.


Due to the grave condition in which the 33-year-old driver was brought to the hospital, the boy's father passed away on December 2, two weeks after the shooting.

According to Canada's Special Investigation Unit, the police acted in response to the case of the kidnapping of the child after the pick-up truck was located. They found the vehicle in the Kawartha Lakes city.



Director Matino of the Special Investigations Unit has laid charges against Nathan Vanderheyden, Kenneth Pengelly and Grayson Cappus, the three officers involved in the incident.

This matter now involves the court. No comments have been made regarding the incident, involving the three officers and the death of the toddler.

When will the officers appear before the court? What does the Ontario Provincial Police have to say about this matter?
The police officers in these circumstances will appear in court on October 6. The court is situated in Lindsay, Ontario.

Thomas Carrie, the OPP commissioner, expressed his grief regarding the loss of the innocent child and consoled the toddler's family over this tragic loss.

The president of the OPP Association, Rob Stinson, further confirmed that they support the implicated officers and the staff involved. He further stated that this was a tragic incident.

Stinson also added that this incident had impacted several families and the members involved.