Preliminary hearing begins for Sask. RCMP officer charged with 1st-degree murder

The preliminary listening to for a former RCMP officer accused of first-degree homicide within the demise of 26-year-old Braden Herman started Monday.

The accused, Bernie Herman, was in court docket and sat within the gallery with family and friends. He’s not in police custody and pleaded not responsible in December.

The 2 should not associated however police have beforehand mentioned the 2 knew one another.

Braden was from Clearwater River Dene First Nation and Bernie was from La Loche.

1:13Bernie Herman pleads not responsible to first-degree homicide in Braden Herman’s demise

Braden was discovered lifeless in an remoted space of Little Crimson River Park in Prince Albert, Sask., on Could 11, 2021.

Prince Albert police mentioned it appeared Braden had been shot.

Bernie had been within the RCMP for 32 years and resigned as of June 1, 2021.

A preliminary listening to will resolve if there may be sufficient proof to go to trial.

A publication ban prevents media from reporting what was mentioned and introduced through the preliminary listening to.

The listening to will proceed Tuesday morning at Prince Albert Provincial Court docket.

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