A suspected thief is suing an Alberta homeowner for negligence after he was shot in the arm while on rural property.
A statement of claim explains that Ryan Watson entered Edouard Maurice’s property near Okotoks on Feb. 25, 2018.
It adds that when Watson was discovered and attempted to flee, Maurice fired a warning shot in the man’s direction that struck his right forearm, causing severe damage.
Now he is suing Maurice for $100,000.
The claim alleges the injury was caused by Maurice’s negligence.
Maurice was charged with aggravated assault and weapons offences, but the Crown stayed the charges.
Watson pleaded guilty earlier this year to mischief and breaching probation and was sentenced to 45 days that he had already served.
The lawsuit has not been proven in court and no statement of defence has been filed.
