Niagara police arrest girlfriend of suspect in St. Catharines shooting

Niagara police have made a second arrest connected with a shooting in St Catherine’s earlier this week.

A 19-year-old man is still recovering in hospital after being shot near his home just before 2 a.m. Tuesday on Catherine Street near Hetherington Street.

Police were able to identify an 18-year-old man who was arrested later that day and is facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault.

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Detectives say the two men involved knew each other.

Investigators say they have now detained the 19-year-old girlfriend of the accused and are charging both with weapons and drug charges.

About $50,000 in fentanyl, cash, stolen property, a sawed-off shotgun, a Glock pistol, ammunition and a collapsible baton were just some items seized at a Louth Street property when the woman was located and arrested.

Police say the woman was to appear in court on Friday and that the investigation into the incident is ongoing.