A 40-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following a shooting in Windsor’s east end Friday evening.
Windsor police were called at around 6:30 p.m. after shots were fired in the 1700 block of Jefferson Boulevard, located between Tecumseh Road East and Wyandotte Street East.
Officers found a 31-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the shoulder, read an update provided by Windsor Police Service Saturday afternoon. He was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
It's alleged that the victim and the suspect were involved in an argument when the suspect pulled out a firearm.
Police said the suspect, who initially left the scene in a vehicle, returned only to be immediately arrested.
The accused was charged with the following:
- Attempt murder - Pointing a firearm - Possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes - Unlicensed possession of a restricted weapon - Possession of a firearm while prohibited
The investigation is ongoing.
Investigators are asking residents in the area to check their surveillance or dash cam footage for evidence around the time of the shooting.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700 ext. 4830, or Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.
