Two men found guilty of second-degree murder in random roadside shooting near Calgary
Arthur Penner and Elijah Strawberry have been found guilty of second-degree murder in the August 2024 roadside killing of Colin Hough near Calgary. The two men were also convicted of armed robbery related to the theft of Hough's vehicle and an attack on a FortisAlberta surveyor. The defendants face a mandatory life sentence, with a sentencing hearing scheduled to follow further legal assessments.
Why it matters
The case highlights a violent, random act of crime that resulted in the death of a municipal worker, drawing significant public and legal attention in Alberta. The upcoming sentencing will involve considerations of Gladue reports, reflecting the legal system's approach to sentencing Indigenous individuals.
Two men found guilty of second-degree murder in random roadside shooting near Calgary | Globalnews.ca
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