Attempted murder, other charges laid after assault investigation on Manitoulin Island

An undated image of a parked UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service vehicle. (File photo/UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service/LinkedIn)

A 28-year-old man faces multiple charges, including attempted murder, following an assault investigation in the Manitoulin Island First Nation community of M’Chigeeng.

The UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service said officers responded to a report of an assault at a residence on Pine Street on March 24.

The First Nation police services said that upon arrival, officers located an injured individual who was transported to hospital for treatment.

“The investigation revealed that multiple victims were involved,” police said in a news release.

As a result of the investigation, the man has been charged with attempted murder, two counts of assault causing bodily harm, three counts of assault, three counts of uttering threats, forcible confinement, possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm without authorization, criminal harassment, failing to comply with a probation order, and possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a probation order.

The accused was held in custody pending a bail court appearance.

Police officials said the investigation into the indecent is ongoing.

Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact the UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service or Crime Stoppers anonymously.