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Man charged in Saskatoon’s 10th homicide of 2019 makes 1st court appearance

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A man charged with first-degree murder stemming from an August death made his first appearance in court.

Craig Gladue, 20, is charged in the shooting death of 25-year-old Andrew Merasty.

Saskatoon Police Service said Merasty was found near St. Paul’s Hospital on 20th Street West and Avenue R South, suffering from a gunshot wound on Aug. 18.

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He was rushed to hospital, but died from his injuries.

Court heard Gladue was allegedly in possession of a .22-calibre gun at the time of the incident.

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He is being held in custody until his next appearance on Dec. 12.

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