Provincial police say a trio of suspects are now facing additional charges, including attempted murder, in an alleged robbery and shooting at a licensed marijuana grow operation in Norfolk County.
According to police, the suspects broke into the residence early Tuesday morning. A 49-year-old man was shot before suspects fled the scene.
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The man suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Initially, the suspects — two 23-year-old men and one 22-year-old man, all from St. Catharines — were charged with breaking and entering, robbery and aggravated assault.
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Police say additional charges were laid on Friday, including attempted murder, discharging a firearm with intent, use of a firearm while committing an offence and assault with a weapon.
OPP say an investigation into the incident is ongoing.
—With files from The Canadian Press
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