The man who allegedly pulled the trigger during a drive-by shooting in Prince Albert, striking an 18-year-old woman in the back, has no further scheduled court dates.
Kyle Bear, 29, was one of three people charged following the incident on Aug. 27, 2019. Last June, he entered not guilty pleas to various charges including attempted murder and the case was scheduled for trial. The Crown has since entered a stay of proceedings.
The man behind the wheel, Kirk McDonald, was sentenced last week and received a three-year prison sentence for his role. According to the statement of facts read in court, a gold-coloured Chrysler car pulled up alongside a second car in the 1400 block of Marquis Drive. A passenger in the suspect’s vehicle proceeded to fire three shots towards the other vehicle. One of the bullets struck the young woman, who was sitting in the back seat.
Out of pocket
January 17, 2021
Since the PTI has assumed power, the prices of basic commodities like flour, edible oils, rice and meat have become out of reach. Low-income households can now only dream of buying these items. Imran Khan had promised to bring change to the country and uplift the standard of living of the people. It is disappointing that every single step that his government has taken has gone against the promises he made during his election campaigns.
If the government doesn’t do anything regarding this price hike, there will be a time when the people would use illegal means to make ends meet. An increase in street crimes, robbery and other theft is inversely proportional to the economic conditions of the country. A weak economy will give birth to a rise in crimes. The government must revise its policies and make sure that all essential commodities are being sold at affordable rates.