Two men from Windsor are facing weapons-related charges after a firearm was discharged during an altercation in downtown Windsor overnight.
According to a press release from the Windsor Police Service, just after midnight on Saturday, officers responded to reports of a single shot fired in the area of Riverside Drive East and Ouellette Avenue.
Police say witnesses provided descriptions of the two suspects, and combined with video surveillance of the area from a nearby business, officers quickly located and arrested two suspects without incident.
Officers conducted a search of the area and a firearm was located under a nearby vehicle.
There were no reported injuries.
As a result of the investigation, two men from Windsor are facing multiple charges for their alleged role in the incident.
A 35-year-old male is facing the following charges:
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Intentionally discharging a firearm while being reckless about endangering the life or safety of another person
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Possession of a restricted or prohibited firearm without a license or registration
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Careless use, handling or storage of a firearm
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Possession of a loaded, prohibited or restricted firearm
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Possession contrary to an order
A second 35-year-old male is also facing the following charges:
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Possession of a loaded, prohibited or restricted firearm
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Possession of a restricted or prohibited firearm without a license or registration
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Accessory after the fact to commit an indictable offense
The investigation continues.
Police ask anyone with information to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS).
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