Warrant issued for Toronto teen in connection with shooting in Bancroft

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Ontario Provincial Police say a warrant has been issued for teenager from Toronto following a reported shooting in Bancroft.

Police were called to the intersection of Bridge and Hasting streets in Bancroft at 5 p.m. Saturday on reports of gunshots. A suspect was seen cycling away before police arrived, the OPP said.

One person turned up in hospital later with a gunshot wound. His injuries were not considered life-threatening.

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The OPP has issued a warrant for a 17-year-old from the Greater Toronto Area. He is facing charges of assault with a weapon, possession of a dangerous weapon, discharging a firearm with intent, discharging a firearm recklessly, unauthorized possession of a firearm, pointing a firearm, mischief, and failure to comply with a sentence.

Bancroft is approximately 250 kilometres north of downtown Toronto.

Police believe this is an isolated incident with no broader risk to public safety.

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Police did not release a name for the suspect. The teen’s identity would be protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

The OPP is asking anyone with information, or video footage of the area, to contact the Bancroft detachment at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑8477 (TIPS) or online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.