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Williamson in Edmonton in 1959

Date Name City Province Licensed Victims Deaths Injuries Suicide Firearms OIC Impact
1959 Williamson Edmonton AB 1 1 5 No Yes No

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.22 rifle

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Classification: reported

Incident Summary
A 19-year-old man, George Stanley Williamson, was sentenced to life imprisonment for manslaughter in the shooting death of a high school student, Howard Gates, in Edmonton, Alberta. The incident occurred on March 16 at Ross Sheppard high school. Williamson was found guilty by an Alberta Supreme Court jury.

Well-Supported Details

  • The incident occurred on March 16 at Ross Sheppard high school in Edmonton, Alberta.
  • A 19-year-old man, George Stanley Williamson, was sentenced to life imprisonment for manslaughter.
  • The victim was a high school student, Howard Gates.
  • Williamson was found guilty by an Alberta Supreme Court jury.
  • The shooting was fatal.

Unverified or Conflicting Claims
None found.

Source Quality Notes

  1. [news] https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/500277476/
  • Credibility: 1 (credible source)
  • Summary: A 19-year-old man, George Stanley Williamson, was sentenced to life imprisonment for manslaughter in the shooting death of a high school student, Howard Gates, in Edmonton, Alberta. The incident occurred on March 16 at Ross Sheppard high school. Williamson was found guilty by an Alberta Supreme Court jury. The shooting was fatal, and Gates was with a former girlfriend of Williamson at the time of the incident.
  1. [other] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ross_Sheppard_High_School#Incidents
  • Credibility: 1 (credible source, but not directly related to the incident)
  • Summary: Ross Sheppard High School is a public high school located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The school serves over 2,000 students in grades 10-12 and offers a range of academic, arts, and athletic programs.
Status: Reported by at least one credible source. Credible: 1, Social: 0, Other: 1.

News Stories

News
https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/500277476/

Here is a summary of the source in 3-5 factual sentences:

A 19-year-old man, George Stanley Williamson, was sentenced to life imprisonment for manslaughter in the shooting death of a high school student, Howard Gates, in Edmonton, Alberta. The incident occurred on March 16 at Ross Sheppard high school. Williamson was found guilty by an Alberta Supreme Court jury. The shooting was fatal, and Gates was with a former girlfriend of Williamson at the time of the incident.

Other
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ross_Sheppard_High_School#Incidents

Ross Sheppard High School is a public high school located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The school serves over 2,000 students in grades 10-12 and offers a range of academic, arts, and athletic programs. The school's philosophy is based on four pillars: Academics, Arts, Athletics, and Service. Ross Sheppard offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program in addition to the Alberta education curriculum. The school has a strong reputation for academic excellence, with a rating of one of the top 10 best high schools in Edmonton and 99th out of 262 high schools in Alberta. The school has a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and volunteer opportunities. Ross Sheppard has a strong commitment to community service and has been involved in various charitable initiatives. The school has a range of facilities, including an Olympic-sized swimming pool, football and track stadium, and tennis courts. The school has a strong alumni network, with many notable graduates who have gone on to achieve success in various fields.