Man Avoids Attempted Murder Charge; Pleads Guilty to Four Charges Stemming from Shooting at 2022 Williams Lake Stampede

A man charged in a shooting at last year’s Williams Lake Stampede will avoid the most severe charges after pleading guilty to four others.

Thousands were evacuated from the annual event in July of 2022 after a pair of spectators were shot and sent to hospital for treatment.

Later that afternoon, police would arrest 34 year-old Jordell Sellars in connection with the shooting, which both victims would survive.

Initially, Sellars had faced numerous charges, including one of attempted murder and two of discharging a firearm with intent to wound.

But last week he would plead guilty instead to two counts of aggravated assault, one of possession of a loaded restricted firearm, and one of reckless discharge.

A Gladue report will be prepared for Sellars ahead of his sentencing, which is currently slated for October 25th.