(GREATER SUDBURY, ON) Updated - Greater Sudbury Police responded to reports of shoots fired on Belfry Ave just after 8:00pm on August 8th, 2023.
The police investigationg revealed that a resident of one unit had accidentally discharged a firearm and accidently shot a neighbour on the balcony.
One person sustained serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. He was transported to the hospital for medical attention.
Police arrested a 61-year-old man at the scene without incident. The firearm was also recovered.
There is no evidence to suggest that this was an intentional act of violence.
The 61-year-old man has been charged with the following offenses under the Criminal Code of Canada:
• Careless Use of a Firearm
• Weapons Dangerous
• Assault With a Weapon
• Criminal Negligence Causing Bodily Harm
He will attend bail court on August 9, 2023 to answer to the charges.
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Originial - Heavy police presence in New Sudbury Area. Greater Sudbury Police on the scene of a shooting on Belfry Ave.
Police report one person shot with a firearm and taken to HSN and another in custody.
The firearm has been secured, the investigation continues and there in no threat to public safety.
Anybody with any info about the incident is asked to call Greater Sudbury Police.
We'll update this story as information becomes available.