The accused was charged with attempted murder, discharging a firearm, aggravated assault, and firearms possession offences following a shooting in a commercial parking lot.
The accused shot his cousin after the cousin lunged at him, allegedly armed with a knife.
The court found the accused acted in lawful self-defence when he discharged the firearm, resulting in acquittals on the shooting-related charges.
However, the court held that the accused did not act in self-defence when he initially took possession of the loaded firearm from a friend, as there was no imminent threat at that time.
The accused was found guilty of possession of a loaded firearm and possession of a firearm while prohibited.
