The 17 year-old boy accused in Friday's shooting in La Loche has made his first court appearance in Meadow Lake.

The teen is being charged with four counts of first degree murder and seven counts of attempted murder in the incident that has left the northern community devastated.

Two brothers were killed in a home in the town and a teacher and teachers aide were also killed at the school while seven others were injured.

The youth is also facing charges of unauthorized possession of a firearm.

He is set to appear again in court on February 22nd.