Murder charge laid in killing of Yorkton man
CBC News
Posted: Jun 24, 2011 10:59 AM CST
Last Updated: Jun 24, 2011 9:20 PM CST
A customer found Jimmy Ray Wiebe at the Shell station where he worked, on this street corner in Yorkton. Google Street ViewYorkton RCMP have arrested and charged a 20-year-old man with murder in connection with the killing of a gas station attendant.
Jimmy Ray Wiebe, 50, was found dead at a Shell station early Monday morning.
RCMP said they got many tips from the public since then. They also released images of a masked suspect, wearing dark clothing, who was recorded by surveillance cameras.
The photos showed a person entering the Shell station at 140 Smith St. in the centre of the city.
Police haven't said anything about the apparent cause of death, other than that it was a homicide.
Kyle Furness of Yorkton has been charged with first-degree murder and ordered held in custody at least until a court appearance Monday morning.
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