GoFundMe set up for rural property owner facing charges after confronting alleged thieves

Landowner faces charges after shots fired at vehicles during alleged theft

A GoFundMe campaign supporting a Carman-area property owner facing firearm charges after confronting alleged thieves has raised more than $19,000.

Neighbour Launches Fundraiser for Manitoba Landowner Charged After Shots Fired During Alleged Theft

A Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) crest is seen on a member's uniform in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on July 24, 2019. (Shannon VanRaes/File Photo via Reuters)

Online fundraiser for ‘polite, modest farmer’ facing firearms charges sending message, neighbour says

Thousands of dollars have been raised to help cover the legal fees of a Manitoba man charged after he allegedly fired a gun at thieves during a theft on his farm in August.

GoFundMe set up for rural property owner facing charges after confronting alleged thieves

An online effort is underway to raise money for a rural property owner facing charges for allegedly firing shots during a theft on his farm.