Attempted murder charge in Marmora and Lake but no serious injuries

Despite laying an attempted murder charge there were no serious injuries reported from an incident involving a firearm in Marmora and Lake on Wednesday.

Central Hastings OPP said officers responded with a canine unit and emergency response team to a call of shots fired at a residence on High Shore Road around 1 p.m.

A 46-year-old from Marmora and Lake was located a short time later without further incident.

No serious injuries were reported. Police said the investigation involved OPP forensic identification services.

Charges include attempted murder, discharging a firearm with intent, pointing a firearm, uttering threats, breaking and entering, forceable entry, theft under $5,000 and mischief.

The accused was in custody with a bail hearing scheduled for today (Aug. 28).

Julia DeJong
Julia DeJong
Julia DeJong is a graduate of Carleton University with a combined honours degree in journalism and humanities. She has published work with Carleton’s independent newspaper, The Charlatan, and completed internships with Blackburn Media and CBC Ottawa. Originally from Huron County, Ont., Julia now lives in Bancroft.

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