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By BattlefordsNOW Staff

CRIME

Man charged after shooting leaves one seriously injured in North Battleford

Oct 22, 2025 | 12:34 PM

A 46-year-old man is facing several charges after a shooting at a home in North Battleford early Monday left another man seriously injured.

RCMP say officers responded to a report of a shooting around 1:25 a.m. at a house on 113th Street.

Investigators determined an altercation occurred between two men when a firearm was discharged, injuring one of them. The victim was taken to hospital by EMS with serious injuries, while the other man was arrested at the scene.

Police say a subsequent search of the residence led to the seizure of a handgun, ammunition and about 35 grams of cocaine.

Blane Lajeunesse, 46, of North Battleford, is charged with discharge of a firearm with intent, aggravated assault, two counts of failing to comply with a release order, and possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine.

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He appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court on Tuesday.

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