Windsor man charged with attempted murder after east end shooting

The 1700-block of Jefferson Avenue in Windsor, Ont., as seen on June 3, 2023. (Rich Garton/CTV News Windsor)

Multiple charges have been laid against a 40-year-old Windsor, Ont. man after he allegedly shot another man during an argument on Friday night.

According to the Windsor Police Service, at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Friday, officers responded to the 1700-block of Jefferson Boulevard for a report of shots fired.

Upon arriving on scene, police discovered a 31-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to his shoulder.

The victim was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Officers soon learned the victim and the suspect, a 40-year-old man, had engaged in an argument when the suspect pulled out a firearm and shot the victim.

The suspect initially fled the scene in a vehicle, but returned to the scene shortly after where he was then taken into police custody.

As a result of the investigation, a 40-year-old man from Windsor has been charged with the following offences for his alleged involvement:

The investigation continues.

Windsor police ask anyone with information, including surveillance or dash cam footage from around the time of the incident, to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477.