A look at some key dates in Richard Henry Bain case
MONTREAL — A look at some key dates in the case of Quebec election-night shooter Richard Henry Bain, who was convicted Tuesday on one charge of second-degree murder and three of attempted murder:
Sept. 4, 2012: Near midnight, Richard Henry Bain launches assault on Montreal nightclub hosting Parti Quebecois election-night rally. Lighting technician Denis Blanchette is killed and colleague Dave Courage seriously injured by single bullet before rifle jams. Bain scrambles and pulls handgun on provincial police officer before being tackled and arrested. Dressed in balaclava and blue bathrobe, yells in French, “The English Are Waking Up” as police lead him away. Attack creates chaos inside as premier-designate Pauline Marois is whisked away while on live TV.
Sept. 5: Hours after the shooting, Bain unable to answer police officer’s questions. Says he’s ill and is sent to Royal Victoria Hospital for treatment.
Sept. 6: More defiant Bain refuses to answer investigator’s questions during second interrogation.