BATTLEFORD, Saskatchewan – Javon Moosomin, 24, was sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the death of Boyd Firingstoney. Originally charged with second-degree murder, Moosomin admitted to the lesser charge in a court appearance at the Court of King’s Bench in Battleford on Dec. 7, 2023. Crown prosecutor David Piche confirmed Moosomin’s arrest on Dec. 17, 2021, leading to the sentencing. The sentence includes credit for time served.
The case stemmed from a shooting incident on the 1200 block of 108 Street in North Battleford, where 33-year-old Boyd Firingstoney was found dead on Oct. 21, 2021. This tragic event led to Moosomin’s arrest and subsequent legal proceedings.
As a result of pleading guilty to manslaughter, Moosomin now faces nine years in prison. This outcome has brought a conclusion to a significant legal process, with implications for both the victim’s family and the defendant’s future.
The sentencing of Javon Moosomin in the manslaughter case of Boyd Firingstoney brings closure to a tragic incident that occurred in North Battleford. The guilty plea resulted in a nine-year prison term for Moosomin, following his arrest in 2021. The case serves as a reminder of the impact of violent crime on individuals and communities, and the importance of justice in such cases. The authorities have concluded their investigation, and Moosomin’s guilty plea signifies the end of a legal process that has had a lasting impact on all those involved.