Nishnawbe Aski Police Service says an Attawapiskat First Nation man has been arrested after an investigation into a shooting that took place Oct. 14. Police said in a news release Oct. 17 that no one was injured. “As a result of continued investigation, police positively identified a male suspect,” police said. “The male was subsequently located and arrested without incident in the community of Attawapiskat First Nation on Friday, Oct. 16.” A 45-year-old man was charged with unauthorized possession of a weapon, two counts of possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, two counts of possession of a firearm or ammunition, discharging a firearm into a place in a reckless manner and careless use of a firearm. He’s been remanded into custody with a future court date.
