Following a Sunday shooting, Wiikwemkoong Chief and Council enacted a mandatory two-year ban for any community or non-band members involved in illegal drugs, firearms, or violence. The move aims to restore safety and prioritize mental health over criminal activity.
WIIKWEMKOONG—At 12:01 am on Sunday, May 3, officers responded to a report of a male being shot in the village of Wiikwemkoong. Officers located the individual who sustained a gunshot wound. He was transported by ORNGE to Health Sciences North (HSN) in Sudbury for medical treatment.
A 32-year-old male from Wiikwemkoong was arrested at the scene and charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada: Attempted Homicide, Section 239(1)(a), Careless Storage of a Firearm, Section 86(1), Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, Section 91(1) and Weapons Dangerous, Section 88.
Police confirmed there is no ongoing threat to public safety. An increased police presence was maintained in the areas of Andrew Street and Henry Street while the investigation continued.
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