Posted on 08/05/08
Man who shot Quebec police officer pleads guilty to second-degree murder
MONTREAL -- A man who shot a police officer through the door of his apartment after a dispute with his landlord pleaded guilty yesterday to second-degree murder.François Pépin was originally charged with first-degree murder. However, in an agreement between the Crown and the defence, he pleaded guilty to the lesser offence because his mental problems make it impossible to prove intent to kill or that he knew he was shooting at a police officer.
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