A 36-year-old West Island man accused of the attempted murder of two children, was back in court on Tuesday.
The man, whose name cannot be published in order to protect the identity of his children, appeared via video conference.
In court, he gave up his right to a bail hearing, which means his case will go straight to a preliminary hearing, scheduled for the end of March.
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The man has been ordered to undergo two psychiatric evaluations since he was arrested and charged in November with two counts of attempted murder, one against each of his children, and one count of aggravated assault against his father-in-law.
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Police were called to a home in the West Island on Nov. 9, responding to a man said to be in crisis.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found a five-year-old child and a 69-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds.
Lawyers are trying to determine if the man can be held criminally responsible for his alleged role in the shooting.
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The accused will remain detained at Philippe Pinel Institute throughout the proceedings.
The preliminary inquiry is scheduled for March 20 and 21.
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