In a surprising development, the trial for a 17-year-old accused of a violent sword attack at a high school in Brandon, Manitoba, commenced unexpectedly early in the Court of King’s Bench. The teen, whose identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, pleaded not guilty to nine charges stemming from the June 10, 2025, incident at Neelin High School.
According to the disclosed facts in court, leading up to the attack, the accused had documented plans in a notebook targeting Black and Muslim immigrants whom he referred to as “invaders” of Canada. The assault, which resulted in severe injuries to a 15-year-old Black student, was described by authorities as racially motivated.
During the incident, the teen armed himself with a sword and a steak knife, donned a black trench coat and face mask, and proceeded to carry out the attack in the school’s east hallway. Despite targeting specific individuals, the accused spared Caucasian students and expressed discriminatory views towards minorities.
Following a swift police response, the accused was apprehended after resisting arrest and expressing a desire to be shot. Subsequent investigations at his residence unveiled disturbing journal entries glorifying Nazis, advocating violence against minorities, and detailing plans for mass murder.
The accused, who has been in custody since the attack, is set to face further proceedings in June 2027. The trial is expected to feature video evidence from the school’s surveillance cameras, shedding light on the harrowing events that unfolded on that fateful day.