A Milton man accused of killing an armed intruder earlier this year has had a charge of murder against him dropped.
The Crown withdrew the second-degree murder charge laid against Ali Mian Monday (jul31), saying there is no reasonable prospect of a conviction.
A registered firearm owner Mian, was charged after he reportedly shot and killed an armed intruder who broke into his home on Gibson Crescent in Milton on Feb. 19.
Halton Regional Police say 21-year-old Alexander Amoroso-Leacock of Toronto was pronounced dead at the scene after a number of gunshots were fired.
Mian’s lawyer Jag Virk said his client’s intention was not to kill the intruder, it was self-defence.
He added Mian was protecting his mother, who was visiting at the time.
