Ottawa teen faces multiple charges after allegedly shooting man with pellet gun in Niagara Falls

Two men from Ottawa are facing charges after a man was hit by pellet gunfire in Niagara Falls.

Niagara police say the incident happened after 1:00am Wednesday morning near Clifton Hill and Victoria Avenue.

It’s believed two groups engaged in a verbal argument before it turned physical leading one of the accused to draw a pellet gun from his waistband.

The 18-year-old then discharged the replica gun at the victim who was hit by multiple rounds.

The man who was hit was transported to hospital with minor injuries.

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The teen from Ottawa has been charged with carrying a concealed weapon, asl well as assault and possession of a weapon.

A 23-year-old, also from Ottawa, is facing a single assault charge

Both will have a bail hearing on Thursday in St. Catharines.

Anyone with information can reach out to Niagara Regional Police at 905-688-4111, extension #2200.

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