RCMP members respond to a fatal shooting in south Red Deer on Dec. 20, 2019. (rdnewsNOW file photo)

By Troy Gillard

Crown reviewing

Defence submits resolution proposal for man charged in December murder in Red Deer

Sep 9, 2020 | 12:38 PM

A proposed resolution has been submitted for the case of a man charged in a fatal shooting last year in Red Deer.

Chase Freed appeared in Red Deer provincial court Wednesday morning via CCTV from the Edmonton Remand Centre. The 19-year-old remains in custody on six charges including second-degree murder, two counts of attempted murder with a firearm, fail to stop while being pursued by a police officer, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, and theft of a motor vehicle.

Court heard Wednesday morning that the Crown needs more time to consider the proposed resolution submitted by the defence. The case has been put over to Sept. 30.

C.J. “Jim” Williams, who was 69, was shot and killed outside the Walmart in south Red Deer on the night of December 20, 2019. Police believe two other people were also shot at during the incident.

Two suspects fled the scene before being arrested about four hours later near Rimbey following an intense police search.

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Crystal Maurice, who faces four counts including accessory after the fact to murder, appeared in court on Tuesday and is due back on Sept. 22.

(With file from Sheldon Spackman)