Pre-trial conference set on assault, shooting charges

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 9, 2023.

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com

A 38-year-old Lethbridge woman facing numerous charges relating to the assault and shooting of her ex-boyfriend earlier this year, is getting ready to stand trial.
Calgary lawyer John Oman represented his client Kristina Hatcher Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice to confirm a previously arranged pre-trial conference and to scheduled an adjournment for after the pre-trial conference takes place.
Hatcher is charged with aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, assault/choking, theft of a vehicle, discharging a firearm with intent to injure, use of a firearm while committing an offence, careless use/storage of a firearm, pointing a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm knowing possession is unauthorized, robbery with a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm.
Hatcher was charged when Lethbridge police reported that at about 6:26 a.m. on March 20 they responded to a 911 call that a man had been assaulted in his home on Rutgers Crescent West. The victim was taken to the hospital and treated for a gunshot wound.
Investigators determined the 54-year-old victim confronted his ex-girlfriend and another man, and following a brief verbal exchange was shot by the woman and physically assaulted by the man. The two assailants then fled in the victim’s truck. The truck was recovered a short distance away, and two suspects were arrested without incident later in day. Police also seized a firearm.
Oman told the court Thursday that an election for provincial court trial has been set and will require a two-day trial, for which a pre-trial conference has been scheduled for Oct. 3 with Justice Gregory Maxwell. This was confirmed by the court and an adjournment of the matter after the pre-trial conference was set for Oct. 10.

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