Alberta man charged after farm shooting met with applause outside courthouse
OKOTOKS, Alta. — A man in rural Alberta who was charged by police after shots were fired during a confrontation on his property was met with applause from about 150 supporters after he made a court appearance Friday.
Edouard Maurice, 33, faces charges of aggravated assault, pointing a firearm and careless use of a firearm.
RCMP south of Calgary were called to the property on Feb. 25 about a homeowner allegedly confronting two people rummaging through his vehicles. Shots were fired and one of the suspects was later found with an arm injury and was taken to hospital.
Maurice showed up for his brief provincial court appearance in Okotoks, Alta., accompanied by his wife and carrying his daughter. The matter was set over until April 6.