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Manitoulin OPP seeking information on shooting on the Island

Manitoulin OPP is assisting UCCM Anishnaabe Police in the search for a shooter. Constable Michelle Simard says on Friday evening just before midnight, Anishnaabe police were called out about a weapons complaint at an address on Wiingush Miikan, Sheguiandah First Nation.

She says when police arrived on the scene, they found a 32-year-old person who had sustained gunshot injuries and was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Simard says the suspect fled the area prior to police arriving.

She adds police believe the victim was targeted and that this is an isolated incident.

Simard says the investigation is continuing and anyone with information is asked to call their nearest police service or Crime Stoppers.

Further information will be released as it becomes available.

If anyone has further information regarding this incident, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or your nearest police authority. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call the Sudbury Rainbow Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or submit your tip online at www.sudburycrimestoppers.com

 

Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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