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Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Bail Denied In Attempted Murder Case

22-year old Trent Byers will remain in police custody as he awaits his trial.

Byers is charged with the attempted murder of Bruce Higgins, who was found lying on the corner of Main and Albert in the early morning hours of April 15 with a gunshot wound to the stomach.

Higgins told police he was suppose to meet Byers at the corner of Albert and Main to purchase drugs from him but claims a car pulled up and Byers allegedly shot him.

Provincial court Judge Anne Jeffries denying bail on the grounds of protecting Higgins.

Byers trial has been set for July 14th.