Murder conviction yields life sentence with 13-year parole ineligibility

A man convicted of fatally shooting Shane Bakewell outside an Edmonton homeless shelter on January 1, 2023, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with no possibility of parole for 13 years. The victim spent 27 hours bleeding to death before receiving medical attention. His father, Gerald Bakewell, was present at the Edmonton courthouse for the sentencing, marking the conclusion of a tragic case that highlighted dangers in the city's shelter system and surrounding areas.