Fort Erie man charged after south end shooting

Shots fired early Sunday morning sent Niagara Regional Police to Fort Erie’s south end, and by evening officers had tracked down the suspect vehicle and arrested a local man on three firearms charges.

Police responded at approximately 2:25 a.m. on May 17 to the area of Niagara Boulevard and John Street where officers found a recently-fired bullet casing. Two adult males had been involved in an altercation before both fled the scene in a vehicle ahead of police arrival. No injuries were reported.

A 28-year-old Fort Erie man was arrested around 7:45 p.m. after officers located the suspect vehicle and conducted a traffic stop, roughly 17 hours after the incident.

The suspect is charged with carrying a concealed weapon, discharging a firearm while reckless as to the life or safety of others, and possessing a restricted firearm while knowingly not holding a licence.

He remains in custody and was scheduled for a bail hearing Monday at the Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse at 59 Church Street in St. Catharines.

The 5 District Criminal Investigative Branch has taken over the investigation. Anyone with information can contact Niagara Regional Police at (905) 688-4111.

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