US EditionBellefeuille guilty of murder, attempted murder of OPP officers
- On May 25, 2025, Alain Bellefeuille was convicted of first-degree murder and injuring two Ontario Provincial Police officers during a shooting that occurred at his Bourget, Ontario residence on May 11, 2023, while they were conducting a wellness check.
- The shooting occurred after officers entered Bellefeuille’s unlocked front door, announced themselves, and were ambushed seconds later as neighbor complaints reported loud noises including gunfire.
- Bellefeuille fired four volleys from an illegally modified high-powered SKS rifle magazine holding 22 rounds, exceeding the legal five-round capacity, shooting Sgt. Eric Mueller fatally and injuring Constables Marc Lauzon and François Gamache-Asselin.
- The nearly nine-week trial featured emotional testimony, body-camera footage, and Crown statements describing the act as a "cold and calculated killing," with Bellefeuille sentenced to life with no parole for 25 years plus concurrent 20-year terms for attempted murder.
- The verdict highlighted Mueller’s dedication over 21 years of service, reinforced the bravery of the officers, and prompted joint statements from the OPP and families, acknowledging the enduring impact on the community and survivors.
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Man found guilty of murder, attempted murder in 2023 shooting of three OPP officers
Sergeant Eric Mueller was killed and two other officers were injured when they were called to do a wellness check at Alain Bellefeuille’s home in Bourget, Ont.
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dailyguardian.caMan found guilty of murder, attempted murder of Ontario police officers
Alain Bellefeuille was convicted of one count of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder in a May 11, 2023, shooting that left OPP Sgt. Eric Mueller dead.
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