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Additional charges in alleged robbery, shooting at licensed marijuana grow-op: Norfolk OPP

Norfolk OPP say three suspects will face additional charges after an alleged robbery and shooting at an Ontario grow-op. Lars Hagberg / The Canadian Press

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.

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.

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OPP say an investigation into the incident is ongoing.

—With files from The Canadian Press

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