The accused was charged with second-degree murder, pointing a firearm, and unauthorized possession of firearms after fatally shooting a man who had aggressively approached his home following a series of altercations.
The victim, who was highly intoxicated and angry, had repeatedly rammed the accused's vehicle with his truck and approached the accused's door brandishing a stick.
The accused, who was inside his home, fired a single shot through the door, killing the victim.
The court found that the Crown failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused was not acting in self-defence, resulting in an acquittal on the murder and pointing a firearm charges.
The accused was found guilty of unauthorized possession of firearms.