84-year-old Alberta man charged in shooting of teen denied bail
A 16-year-old boy was shot on a rural property in Sturgeon County on June 29, 2024. (David Ewasuk/CTV News Edmonton)
The senior accused of shooting a St. Albert teen has been denied bail.
Two teens were on a rural property near St. Albert on Saturday afternoon when one of them was allegedly shot by the property owner.
A 16-year-old boy suffered life-threatening injuries, but his condition has since been updated to stable.
Jim Bregin, 84, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and using a firearm in the commission of an offence, among other charges.
Bregin appeared in court in Morinville on Thursday.
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