BATTLEFORD – A man facing charges in the death of Jordan Wright, 32, from North Battleford, will now stand trial at the Court of King's Bench in Battleford.
Xavier Lonesinger, 26, from North Battleford, was originally charged with first-degree murder.
He instead will stand trial on a charge of second-degree murder. A consent committal to head to trial was agreed upon by the Crown and Defence.
Lonesinger is next scheduled for a private pre-trial conference on Jan. 16, 2026.
Another accused, a 17-year-old male youth, from Saskatoon, was also facing charges in the matter. He previously pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced in North Battleford Provincial Court on Dec. 10, 2025.
According to police, the charges in the case stem from a Feb. 2, 2024 incident. Battlefords RCMP received a report of a shooting at a residence on 93rd Street in North Battleford. They responded to find an injured male, who was later pronounced dead at the scene by EMS. RCMP say their investigation determined two males entered the house armed with weapons and an altercation took place. A firearm was discharged and Wright was injured. He later died of his injuries.
