24-Year-old Alberta Man Facing Second-degree Murder Charge In Southeastern B.C. Death

IANS, 31 Dec, 2014 12:15 AM

FRUITVALE, B.C. — A 24-year-old Alberta man is facing a murder charge in the death of a man in southeastern B.C.

Mounties say 52-year-old Scott Decembrini was reported seriously injured at a home in the village of Fruitvale on Sunday night.

He was rushed to Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in nearby Trail but died of his injuries.

Police say Jordan Shimell of Rocky Mountain House has now been charged with second-degree murder.

Shimell is currently in police custody and is expected to appear in provincial court in Rossland on Jan. 5.

Investigators are declining to release any more details.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Man accused of murdering missing spouse after police find remains in their home

CALGARY — A Calgary man charged in the murder of his missing spouse after police found human remains in his house has had his court case put over.

Man accused of murdering missing spouse after police find remains in their home

Former privacy commissioner and journalist Bruce Phillips dead at 84

TORONTO — Former journalist and federal privacy commissioner Bruce Phillips has died. He was 84.

Former privacy commissioner and journalist Bruce Phillips dead at 84

Toronto G20 police officer appeals conviction of assault with a weapon

TORONTO — A Toronto police officer who was found guilty of assaulting a protester during the G20 summit four years ago is appealing his conviction.

Toronto G20 police officer appeals conviction of assault with a weapon

Today on the Hill: A cloud of renewed security threats

OTTAWA — As parliamentarians begin their final week of the fall sitting of the House of Commons, they do so under the cloud of renewed security threats.

Today on the Hill: A cloud of renewed security threats

Energy stocks punished on Toronto market as oil prices continue to plunge

CALGARY — Energy stocks were down nearly six per cent on the Toronto Stock Exchange as oil prices continued to plunge following last week's five per cent slide.

Energy stocks punished on Toronto market as oil prices continue to plunge

Ottawa investing $300M in Pratt and Whitney to help jet engine development

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Ottawa has announced a $300-million investment in Pratt and Whitney Canada to help the company develop and build the next generation of jet engines.