CFNIS/SNEFC 2007-012 - October 25, 2007
OTTAWA– The Canadian Forces National Investigation Service (CFNIS) has charged a reserve soldier from Glace Bay, N.S. today, in relation to the shooting death of Corporal Ronald Kevin Megeney, in Afghanistan.
Corporal Matthew Wilcox, a member of the 2nd Battalion, Nova Scotia Highlanders, was charged with one count of Manslaughter, contrary to Section 130 of the National Defence Act, pursuant to Section 236(a) of the Criminal Code, one count of Criminal Negligence Causing Death, contrary to Section 130 of the National Defence Act, pursuant to Section 220(a) of the Criminal Code and one count of Negligent Performance of Duty, contrary to Section 124 of the National Defence Act.
Cpl Megeney was killed on March 6, 2007 in the Canadian tent lines at Kandahar Airfield. Based on all evidence collected, ballistic and forensic analysis completed by the CFNIS, Cpl Megeney was killed by gun fire originating from a weapon allegedly held by Cpl Wilcox.
The CFNIS is an independent Military Police unit with a mandate to investigate serious and sensitive matters in relation to National Defence property, DND employees and CF personnel serving in Canada and abroad.
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