Preliminary hearing set in Driftpile First Nation murder case

A preliminary hearing has been set for a 21 year old male charged in the homicide of a teenager in Driftpile First Nation.

14 year old Dallas Belcourt died in hospital from a gunshot wound he sustained on New Year’s Eve.

Another man was also found with cuts to his hand and head.

Blake Francis Giroux was charged with second degree murder and aggravated assault.

He has elected to a trial by judge and jury, with a preliminary hearing on October 23rd in High Prairie.

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