A 31-year-old man has been charged following a shooting at a home on Martin Trail in Tottenham, Ont., on Saturday night, Nottawasaga OPP say.
According to police, two men started arguing during a neighbourhood barbecue when one of them took out a handgun and shot multiple rounds into the sky before fleeing in a vehicle.
No one was injured as a result of the incident, police say.
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Officers say the man turned himself in on Sunday.
Jeff Northeim, 31, from New Tecumseth, Ont., was subsequently charged with unlawful possession of a restricted firearm, possession of a weapon that’s dangerous to the public peace, discharging a firearm recklessly, careless use of a firearm, two counts of uttering threats, and occupying a vehicle with a restricted firearm.
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The firearm used during the incident is still outstanding.
The accused was held in custody pending a show cause hearing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.
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