On January 7, 2024, Coaldale RCMP were alerted to a report of shots fired at a residence in town. (Photo: LNN)

By Joel Mendelson

Coaldale man charged after shooting himself in the foot

Jan 9, 2024 | 9:39 AM

COALDALE, AB – A Coaldale man has been arrested after a self-inflicted gunshot.

On January 7, 2024, Coaldale RCMP were alerted to a report of shots fired at a residence in town. An investigation revealed that a man was walking around the residence with a shotgun when the gun accidentally discharged and hit his foot.

The man was brought to hospital by EMS.

Following the incident, 41-year-old Scott Eugene Conine was charged with the following:

• Breach of conditions
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Three counts of careless use of a firearm
• Six counts of possessing a firearm contrary to order

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Conine was remanded in custody and will appear in provincial court in Lethbridge on January 10.

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