Police have charged a 27-year-old man with criminal negligence causing death after a man was shot and killed in the inner city on Sunday.

Sonny James Bjarnason, 20, was shot at a house on the 300 block of Alexander Avenue on Sunday morning.

Bjarnason was taken to hospital in critical condition where he succumbed to his injuries.

Early in the investigation police said they were trying to figure out if the shot may have been self-inflicted or accidental.

On Monday police announced they had arrested Tyson Galen McKay, 27, and have charged with numerous offences including:

  • Criminal Negligence Cause death
  • Discharge with/Intent
  • Careless Use of a Firearm
  • Including other firearm related offences

McKay is now in police custody.