A Regina man accused of fatally shooting a teenager multiple times during a fight at a Halloween party in the city more than three years ago has been found guilty of manslaughter.
A jury returned the verdict late Wednesday night in the two-week plus trial for Elijah Noname.
He had been charged with second-degree murder in the October 2013 death of Nolen Boyd Tanner.
Noname had testified that he shot Tanner in self-defence after the 18-year-old stabbed him in the back.
The judge had told jurors that if they believe Noname, they must find him not guilty, but could opt to convict him of the lesser charge.
The court was expected to set a date for sentencing on Thursday.
Shesheena Tanner, the victim's sister, testified that she heard gunshots after a fight erupted outside among several party guests, including Noname.
Alisha Sheepskin, Tanner's girlfriend, told court that she fled from Noname after he fired a gun at Tanner.
The seven-man, five-woman jury began deliberations Wednesday afternoon.
Before delivering final instructions to the panel, the judge dismissed a 13th juror because of an undisclosed issue.
The verdict was returned around 10 p.m. (CTV Regina)
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