The 12-year-old Dorval boy accused of killing his brother has been charged with armed robbery in a separate incident.

He appeared in youth court today for a date-setting in the case involving the death of his 16-year-old sibling.

The teenager was shot to death on Jan. 21 at the family home.

His brother has since been in custody, although he was allowed to attend his sibling's funeral last week.

The accused also faces a charge of illegal possession of a loaded, prohibited weapon related to his brother's death.

He returns to court Feb. 27.