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Hunting incident in Madawaska Valley leads to weapons charges

On Tuesday at about 3:25 p.m., police say they responded to a report of an injured person suffering from a gunshot wound in a hunting-related incident on Siberia Road. Global News file

Officers are investigating after a person was shot and seriously injured in a hunting incident in Madawaska Valley on Tuesday afternoon.

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Killaloe OPP say they responded Tuesday at about 3:25 p.m., to a report of a person suffering from a gunshot wound on Siberia Road.

The 40-year-old victim from Madawaska Valley was taken to the hospital and is in serious condition, OPP say.

As a result of the investigation, Shawn Russell, 35, also from Madawaska Valley, was charged with careless use of a firearm and possession of a firearm and ammunition contrary to a prohibition order.

Russell was released on a promise to appear in court Nov. 1,3 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Killaloe.

Police say anyone with information can contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.

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