Man charged with murder in death of 20-year-old in Regina

A man is facing a first-degree murder charge in relation to the death of a 20-year-old earlier this month in Regina.

The 20-year-old victim was identified by police as Deandre Lagimodiere. He was shot in the North Central area of the city on Oct. 3 and died at the scene in the 1300 block of Robinson Street, the Regina Police Service said in a news release Thursday.

Its major crimes unit, forensic identification unit and the Saskatchewan Coroners Service investigated.  A 25-year-old suspect was arrested in the 700 block of McTavish Street Wednesday on an outstanding warrant, police said.

He was charged with first-degree murder and was expected to make his first court appearance in Regina provincial court on Thursday morning.