2021 Vanderhoof shooting suspect's 10-year sentence reduced to 5 years by BC Court of Appeal, acknowledging mental illness and first-time offender status.
Paul Nicholas Russell, who fired at least 19 shots at a Vanderhoof, BC RCMP detachment in November 2021, had his 10-year prison sentence reduced to five years by the BC Court of Appeal. The court acknowledged Russell's mental illness and first-time offender status as key factors in the decision. While convicted on multiple firearms-related charges, he was acquitted of attempted murder. No injuries occurred during the incident.
October 23, 2024
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