A trial for the 19-year-old man charged with first-degree murder in the hit-and-run death of a Calgary police officer just over a year ago is scheduled to begin today.
The teen, who cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, is alleged to have been driving when Sgt. Andrew Harnett pulled over an SUV on Dec. 31, 2020.
Police have said 37-year-old Harnett was dragged before he fell away from the vehicle and was hit by another car.
The alleged driver, who was 17 when he was charged, turned 19 earlier this month.
The Crown’s office has indicated it
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