Senior arrested for shooting trespasser on property near St. Albert
On June 29, 2024, RCMP received a report of a youth who had been shot at a rural property on range road 255 near St. Albert.
Investigation has revealed that two youth were on the property when they were confronted by an individual armed with a firearm who then shot one of the youths.
The victim was taken to hospital with serious life-threatening injuries.
As a result of the investigation, RCMP have charged Sturgeon County resident, Jim Bregin (84), with:
- Aggravated assault;
- Using a firearm in the commission of an offence;
- Possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose;
- Intentional reckless discharge of a firearm.
Bregin was taken before a Justice of the Peace and remanded into custody with his next court date set for July 4, 2024 at the Alberta Court of Justice in Morinville.
Cpl. Troy Savinkoff
Alberta RCMP
