La Loche shooter offered no explanation after guilty plea: Police
The opening two hours of video from a six-hour long police interview gave those in the Meadow Lake courtroom a glimpse into the demeanour of the teen responsible for killing four and injuring seven in January 2016’s brutal shooting in La Loche.
The hearing is to determine if the youth will face an adult sentence. On October 28, 2016, the shooter pleaded guilty to the first-degree murders of teacher’s aide Marie Janvier, 21, and teacher Adam Wood, 35, as well as second-degree murder in the deaths of brothers Dayne and Drayden Fontaine, who were shot in their home. He also pleaded guilty to seven counts of attempted murder. He was 17-years-old when the incident took place. The now 19-year-old cannot be named due to a court-ordered publication ban under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
The interview was conducted the day after the accused entered his guilty plea. At one point the questioning officer commented on the youth’s background, noting that he was known to be quiet at school, that he had no known history of violence, and that he had no previous criminal record.
“I do now, though,” the accused responded.