The accused was charged with first-degree murder and aggravated assault following an execution-style shooting at a bird-dog trial event.
The Crown's case relied heavily on circumstantial evidence, including motive, opportunity, and post-offence conduct, as well as eyewitness identification.
The court found significant discrepancies in the eyewitness descriptions of the shooter and the shooter's vehicle compared to the accused and his vehicle.
Applying the Villaroman test for circumstantial evidence and the W.(D.) framework, the court concluded that the Crown failed to prove the identity of the shooter beyond a reasonable doubt.
The accused was found not guilty on both counts.
