However, facts of the case showed that while Shepherd helped plan the attack, he intended to kill himself before the act, rather than to hurt people. Halifax shooting plot suspects Lindsay Kanittha Souvannarath (left) and Randall Steven Shepherd. (Chicago Sun-Times/Facebook)According to the agreed statement of facts, Souvannarath and Gamble were the main plotters behind the plan to open fire in the food court at the Halifax Shopping Centre. 'I have no defence'Shepherd's defence attorney Roger Burrill called the case "a deeply sad story of youth disaffection and morbidity." She is scheduled to go to trial to face charges including conspiracy to commit murder and conspiracy to commit arson in May.

Source: CBC News November 22, 2016 14:04 UTC