Regina police have laid charges in the city’s most recent homicide.
The death investigation started at about 5 a.m. on July 15 when police were sent to the 800 block of Princess Street where a man was found injured.
Officers provided first aid to the individual until paramedics arrived to transport him to hospital. He died later from his injuries.
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Police have revealed the victim was 33-year-old Jason Bird.
On July 16, police took the lead in the homicide investigation and eventually identified a suspect. Regina police arrested a suspect on Aug. 4.
Terrance Desnomie, a 27-year-old man from the Fort Qu’Appelle area, has been charged with first-degree murder, possession of a stolen vehicle, breach of a release order and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
Desnomie made his first court appearance regarding his new charges on Friday.
He has been remanded in custody until his next court date on Aug. 13.
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