By The Canadian Press

Intruder Shooting

Premier Kenney donates to Okotoks man’s defence against shooting intruder

Oct 2, 2019 | 7:12 AM

CALGARY – Alberta’s premier says compassion drove him to donate to a southern Alberta man who is being sued by an intruder he shot on his property last year.

Jason Kenney contributed $100 to an online fundraising campaign that has so far raised more than $42,000 for Edouard Maurice’s legal defence.

Kenney says it was legitimate for him to make the contribution as a citizen.

In a recent Facebook post, Kenney also encouraged others to pitch in to help Maurice and his family.

A statement of claim says Ryan Watson entered Maurice’s property near Okotoks, south of Calgary, in February 2018, and was hit in the arm by a warning shot.

Watson is seeking damages for pain and suffering, and for loss of income.