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A Saskatoon man who shot and killed another man has been handed a nine-year prison sentence.
A Saskatoon man who shot and killed another man has been handed a nine-year prison sentence. Katlim Desjarlais-Kelly, 24, was charged in the death of 48-year-old Arden Panipekeesick.
Panipekeesick was pronounced dead on Feb. 10, 2024, inside his home at 238 Avenue K North. Court heard the two men exchanged gunfire. A bullet struck Panipekeesick in the neck after passing through a door frame. The central issue at trial was intent.
The defence argued Desjarlais-Kelly acted in self-defence when he fired the gun. The Crown maintained he pulled the trigger with the intent to kill. Download the CTV News app to get breaking news alerts sent to your device A 12-person jury found Desjarlais-Kelly not guilty of second-degree murder, but guilty of the lesser offence of manslaughter. Justice Krista Zerr sentenced Desjarlais-Kelly to eight years for manslaughter, plus one year for possessing a firearm while prohibited.
With credit for time already spent in custody, Desjarlais-Kelly has just over five years left to serve.
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