Police tape. BlackburnNews.com file photo. (Photo by Jason Viau)Police tape. BlackburnNews.com file photo. (Photo by Jason Viau)
Chatham

Man arrested in connection to Wallaceburg shooting

A 27-year-old is facing an attempted murder charge after a shooting in Wallaceburg on Sunday night.

Chatham-Kent police were called to a disturbance around 11 p.m. in a parking lot at an apartment complex on Wallace Street.

According to police, two men who are known to each, other got into a confrontation, resulting in a 33-year-old from Wallaceburg sustaining a serious but non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

The victim was transported to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance – Sydenham Campus and later transferred to Windsor for further medical attention.

On Monday night, police arrested the suspect in Windsor. The man, of no fixed address, was held in custody for a bail hearing.

The investigation into the incident continues. Anyone with information is encouraged to call Chatham-Kent police or Crime Stoppers.

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