Winnipeg man given 8-year sentence for manslaughter in 2016 killing
A Winnipeg man has been sentenced to eight years for the killing of a man at a house on Springfield Road two years ago.
Christopher Blair McDougall stabbed Scott Tates on Oct. 6, 2016
A Winnipeg man has been sentenced to eight years for the killing of a man at a house on Springfield Road two years ago.
Christopher Blair McDougall was originally charged with second-degree murder, but pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the stabbing of Scott Tates, 23, on Oct. 6, 2016.
Tates and McDougall got into an argument that turned physical. McDougall left, then came back with a weapon a short time later and stabbed Tates.
Court of Queen's Bench Justice Sadie Bond delivered her oral decision on Thursday.
Crown lawyers had sought a 14-year sentence, while McDougall's defence wanted time served plus two years.
Corrections
- A previous version of this story said McDougall was sentenced on a charge of second-degree murder. In fact, he pleaded guilty to manslaughter.Aug 31, 2018 6:45 PM EDT