No disclosure yet for Bilijk gunfire suspect

Michael Christopher Sabattis, 34, accused of trying to kill three Mounties, assaulting family

Defence counsel for a Bilijk (Kingsclear) First Nation man accused of attempting murder after allegedly firing shots at Mounties last month says he’s yet to receive any Crown disclosure.

Michael Christopher Sabattis, 34, of Tomahawk Street, appeared in Fredericton provincial court by telephone from a custodial facility Thursday, scheduled for election of mode of trial and pleas on indictable charges alleging April 15 offences.

The RCMP says the damage to this armoured vehicle was the result of shots allegedly fired by Michael Christopher Sabattis during an April 15 standoff at Bilijk First (Kingsclear) Nation. (Photo: Submitted/RCMP)

He’s accused of attempting to murder of RCMP Const. Nicholas Gilfillan, Cpl. Jeremy Hardy and Const. Pierre-Alexandre Roy by shooting a firearm at them; discharging a firearm with the intent to wound, maim or otherwise endanger them; committing an aggravated assault on Brian Sabattis by wounding or endangering his life; assaulting Tammy Sabattis; and uttering threats to the police.