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

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.

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

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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.

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.

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A third person was released with no charges laid.

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