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Global News
4 days ago
- Global News
Convicted B.C. killer Shawn Merrick misses parole hearing, board to decide without him
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook Convicted killer and bank robber Shawn Merrick did not attend his scheduled parole hearing on Wednesday. The Parole Board of Canada says a decision will now be made without a hearing, and it has up to 15 days to determine whether Merrick will stay behind bars or not. Merrick is serving a life sentence for the 2006 murder of Shelley Devoe, a 42-year-old mother and grandmother. He shot Devoe, believing she had stolen some cocaine. Her body was found on Burke Mountain in Coquitlam. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'She was absolutely gorgeous and beautiful,' Devoe's daughter Melinda Russell told Global News on Tuesday. 2:03 B.C. gangster sentenced in absentia for Vancouver shooting In 2015, Merrick escaped from the Mission Institution and committed six bank robberies during a six-week manhunt. Story continues below advertisement Merrick was arrested after being found hiding on the roof of a Langley house. He was subsequently sentenced to 11 additional years in prison. Devoe's daughter, Melinda Russell, is deeply concerned that Merrick is now up for parole. Russell says she has reviewed the reports from Correctional Service Canada and doesn't believe Merrick has changed. 'I don't see any significant progress there on the inmate's part or any significant interventions that might say this fella is better,' Russell said.
CBS News
19-06-2025
- CBS News
Two Southgate police officers shot; investigators search for suspect
Two Southgate, Michigan, police officers were shot while responding to a shooting incident Thursday at an apartment complex, according to police. According to the police, the officers were taken to the hospital. Their current condition is unknown. An alert from the police department says that officers responded to the area of Northline and Devoe. Police are still searching for the suspect. He is described as a Black man wearing a black shirt and shorts. The suspect was last seen near the Reserve Apartment complex in Southgate. This story is developing. Stay with CBS News Detroit as more information becomes available.
