A London man is facing numerous firearm related charges following a shooting Saturday evening on Trafalgar Street.
According to police, officers responded to reports of shots fired just before 6 p.m.
Upon arrival, police say evidence suggested a physical altercation had taken place between two men on scene, both of whom were arrested.
Police say officers then located a vehicle nearby with a man and woman inside. The man had a minor injury that police describe as being “consistent with a gunshot wound.” The man was transported to hospital to be treated for his injury, but officers say both occupants of the vehicle were also taken into custody.
Police say further investigation revealed that during the physical altercation, one of the men involved had produced a firearm that was discharged several times, with one of the discharged rounds striking another man involved.
According to police, the woman and two men involved have been released while a third man remains in custody.
A 28-year-old London man has been charges with two counts of assault with a weapon, two counts of pointing a firearm, careless use of a firearm, using a firearm while committing an indictable offence, and possession of a firearm while prohibited.
An investigation is ongoing and anyone with relevant information is urged to contact London police at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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