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Guilty plea in New Westminster shooting

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 27 Oct, 2023 10:05 AM
  • Guilty plea in New Westminster shooting

Police in New Westminster say one of the suspects charged in relation to a January 2022 shooting at a city residence has pleaded guilty at his trial. 

They say Justin Crowchild has been handed a 729-day sentence for discharging a firearm and a six-month sentence for possession of a firearm.

Police say he was one of three people who were arrested and charged in the case.

They say the trial for another accused is still before the courts, while the third person died before their trial could take place.

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