Third Person Charged in Regina Homicide Investigation
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Regina police have charged a third person in connection with the deaths of a 42-year-old woman and a 37-year-old man found shot on Aug. 11.
- The 30-year-old man faces two counts of second-degree murder and multiple firearm-related charges.
- Two women, aged 42 and 19, have also been charged with two counts of second-degree murder each.
Regina police have arrested and charged a third individual in connection with the deaths of two people earlier this month. A 30-year-old man is now facing charges related to the shooting deaths of a 42-year-old woman and a 37-year-old man.
The victims were discovered deceased outside a home in the 1100 block of Elphinstone Street on the morning of August 11. The third suspect, arrested on Tuesday, has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder. He also faces four counts of possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order and one count of unauthorized possession of a firearm.
His first court appearance was scheduled for Wednesday morning. This arrest follows charges laid against two women, aged 42 and 19, who are also accused of two counts of second-degree murder. The younger woman faces additional charges for unauthorized possession of a firearm and possession of a loaded or prohibited firearm. Police have stated they will not release the victims' names at the request of their families.
Originally published by Global News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.