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UPDATED: Manslaughter added to charges faced by man accused in Baker St. death

Miles Halverson’s next hearing is June 25 in Nelson court
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A memorial for Matt Reeder was set up on Baker Street. He died after an alleged assault by Miles Halverson on June 5. Photo: Tyler Harper

Miles Halverson has been charged with aggravated assault and manslaughter in the death of Matt Reeder.

Halverson allegedly assaulted Reeder on June 5 in Nelson on the 600 block of Baker Street.

The Slocan resident was initially charged with aggravated assault before manslaughter was added to the charges in a Castlegar court Thursday.

Related: Matt Reeder remembered at memorial in Nelson

Halverson’s next hearing will be June 25 in Nelson to determine whether he gets a judicial interim release, otherwise known as bail.