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