Tuesday, October 22, 2013

NAPS Investigate Two Shooting Incidents in the Far North

A 17-year-old is facing charges including attempted murder following a shooting in Wunnumin Lake First Nation.

Nishnawbe-Aski Nation Police Sergeant Jackie George says the incident happened on Friday evening, and believe the suspect is involved in more than one shooting.

A 25-year-old was taken to hospital with injuries, and is listed in stable condition.

The name of the victim has not been released.

Meanwhile, an armed man has been arrested in the remote northern community of Deer Lake.

Nishnawbe-Aski Police say they received a report of gun shots being fired in the community around 2 o'clock Friday morning.

22-year-old Quinton Meekis of Deer Lake was arrested and charged with careless use of a firearm, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose and unauthorized possession of a firearm.