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Suspect faces multiple charges after two people shot Tuesday in Fredericton

A 29-year-old man has been charged in connection with a shooting Tuesday. File/Global News

A 29-year-old man has been charged in connection with a shooting Tuesday on the northside of Fredericton.

Skylar Troy Robert Michaud was charged with two counts of aggravated assault, breach of a firearms prohibition order and with breach of probation.

City police said today further charges are expected, adding that Michaud is scheduled to return to court on Monday, Oct. 18.

Police were called to Canada Street Tuesday afternoon for reports of a shooting.

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They said two adult males were shot but their injuries were not life-threatening.

The suspect was arrested later that day, and investigators said they didn’t believe the shooting to be random.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 13, 2021.

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