The Île-à-la-Crosse RCMP have arrested a suspect at a residence in Île-à-la-Crosse in relation to a shooting incident on Sept. 7.
As a result of the investigation, 25-year-old Joseph Ayotte from Île-à-la-Crosse has been charged and faces six offences including aggravated assault, pointing a firearm, discharge a firearm with intent, careless use of a firearm, possession of firearm when knowing possession unauthorized, and using firearm in the commission of an offence—while committing offence.
On Sept. 7, the Île-à-la-Crosse RCMP were investigating an incident following a report of a shooting in Île-à-la-Crosse Monday evening.
Investigators said a firearm was discharged, injuring a man on Ahenakew Boulevard. The man was treated at the hospital for injuries described as serious in nature.
Ayotte appeared in court Thursday in Île-à-la-Crosse.
