Markel Jason Downey
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First-degree murder charge laid in death of N.S. woman paralyzed in 2014 shootingMarkel Jason Downey, 22, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Ashley MacLean Kearse, who was paralyzed in a 2014 shooting.CanadaJul 12, 2018
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Ashley Kearse MacLean, paralyzed in 2014 Cole Harbour shooting, has diedKearse died suddenly on Monday night in a Halifax hospital, her family confirmed to Global News.CrimeJul 4, 2018
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Halifax police arrest man wanted on countrywide warrant for new attempted-murder trialPolice say Markel Jason Downey, from Cole Harbour, N.S., was taken into custody during a traffic stop at 11:45 a.m., on Tuesday at Caldwell Road in Cole Harbour.CanadaMay 1, 2018
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Canada-wide warrant issued for Cole Harbour shooting suspect after retrial orderedA Canada-wide warrant has been issued for Markel Jason Downey, 22, from Cole Harbour.CrimeApr 20, 2018
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New trial ordered for former boxing champ accused of violent break-in at Cole Harbour homeIt was alleged that Downey broke into a home on Arklow Drive on Nov. 30, 2014.CrimeApr 18, 2018
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Markel Jason Downey one of 3 men charged after shots fired in North Preston, N.S.RCMP say Markel Jason Downey — who was recently acquitted of attempted murder — is one of three men charged in relation to an investigation into shots being fired at a North Preston, N.S. residence Tuesday.CanadaMar 15, 2017
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Crown to appeal acquittal of Markel Jason DowneyMarkel Jason Downey was found not guilty in connection with a 2014 home invasion that left a young woman paralyzed.CanadaMar 10, 2017
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Markel Jason Downey acquitted of attempted murder chargesThe decision comes less than a week after the Crown and defence presented their closing arguments.CanadaFeb 15, 2017
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Former NS boxing champ Markel Jason Downey to learn fate next weekDowney is charged in connection to a Cole Harbour home invasion.CanadaFeb 9, 2017
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