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Curtis Morin charged with 2nd-degree murder, aiming shotgun at police officers

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Saskatoon police describe events leading to capture of murder suspect
WATCH ABOVE: Saskatoon police describe events leading to capture of murder suspect – Jan 26, 2017

Curtis Kevin Morin, who was wanted by Saskatoon police in the city’s second homicide of 2017, is facing numerous charges following his arrest.

Morin, along with two other people, were taken into custody on Wednesday in the area of 31st Street West and Avenue I North.

READ MORE: Curtis Morin, wanted for second-degree murder, caught after Saskatoon car theft

His arrest came after the driver of a stolen car tried to evade officers for several blocks. Police said that on at least two occasions a shotgun was aimed at officers.

Morin, 25, has been charged with second-degree murder in the Jan. 17 death of Bailey Lonechild.

He is also facing an additional 13 charges including pointing a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, possession of a firearm contrary to an order and assaulting a peace officer with a weapon.

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Morin appeared Thursday morning in Saskatoon provincial court.

READ MORE: Curtis Kevin Morin wanted in Saskatoon’s 2nd homicide of 2017

A 30-year-old man is charged with possession of stolen property, evading police and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.

A third person was released with no charges laid.

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