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Alain Bellefeuille Sentenced to Life for Murder of OPP Officer

Bellefeuille was found guilty of first-degree murder and attempted murder in the 2023 shooting that killed Sgt. Eric Mueller and injured two officers during a wellness check.

A member of the Ontario Provincial Police holds a program during the funeral of Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Eric Mueller in Ottawa, on Thursday, May 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
A file photo from May 11, 2023, shows police vehicles parked outside Alain Bellefeuille’s home on Laval Street in Bourget during the investigation of the shootings that had occurred there earlier that day.
A montage of images from Alain Bellefeuille’s home on Laval Street in Bourget.
Alain Bellefeuille arrives at the L'Orignal Courthouse earlier this month for the second day of his cross-examination.

Overview

  • A jury convicted Alain Bellefeuille of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder for the May 2023 shooting in Bourget, Ontario.
  • Sgt. Eric Mueller, a 42-year-old father of two and veteran OPP officer, was killed, while constables Mark Lauzon and François Gamache-Asselin sustained injuries.
  • Bellefeuille received a life sentence with no chance of parole for 25 years and additional concurrent 20-year sentences for the attempted murders.
  • The trial featured emotional testimony and body-camera footage that played a pivotal role in the jury's decision.
  • The OPP commissioner, police union president, and Mueller's family issued a joint statement supporting the verdict and honoring Mueller's dedication to public safety.