John Elliott. Photo provided by Windsor Police Service.John Elliott. Photo provided by Windsor Police Service.
Windsor

Police arrest attempted murder suspect

Windsor police were able to locate a man who was wanted in connection to an attempted murder investigation.

It started Thursday morning after an alleged shooting in the area of Mercer Street and Elliott Street.

Officers contained a Mercer Street home after being told the shooting suspect, John Elliot, was inside. The scene was reopened when police learned that Elliot was not in the residence and a warrant was issued for his arrest.

Elliot was considered armed and dangerous.

On Friday, police received information on Elliot's possible whereabouts. Officers were able to make contact with him inside a home on Wyandotte Street West near Church Street.

Following two hours of communication, Elliot exited the residence and was safely taken into custody without incident.

John Elliott, a 46-year-old male from Windsor, is charged with numerous offences including: -Attempt Murder -Forcible Confinement -Assault with a Weapon -Point-firearm

None of these charges have been proven in court.

The Major Crime Unit is continuing to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-255-6700 ext. 4830 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously.

 

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