Calgary Cop Faces Murder Trial | Calgary News

Calgary police constable Craig Stothard faces two counts of second-degree murder in the fatal May 2023 shooting during a high-speed chase involving a stolen van. A preliminary hearing has begun, with prosecutors planning to call 23 witnesses over the next two weeks — though they may finish sooner. A publication ban is in place, requested by defense, shielding details from public view. The Alberta Serious Response Team investigated and laid charges more than two years later. Stothard was released on conditions before charges were public and has been on leave since. With a low bar for trial eligibility, this case is likely to proceed. If convicted, he faces mandatory life imprisonment with parole eligibility between 10 to 25 years. The hearing continues. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/84e30c41b759e365