By paNOW Staff

Trial begins for man accused of shooting Mountie

Jun 8, 2011 | 6:29 AM

A man charged with shooting an off duty RCMP officer will stand trial today.

The incident happened in Carrot River five years ago. Constable Gregory Toogood's arm was shattered by a bullet.

The 21-year-old accused has pleaded guilty to holding a firearm and using violence to provoke fear, but will contest a charge of discharging a firearm.

A charge of aggravated assault will also be dealt with at the trial.

The accused can't be named because he was 16 at the time of the shooting.

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Two days have been set aside for the trial in Carrot River.

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