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Man charged with attempted murder following a shooting in east Windsor

A 23-year-old man faces attempted murder and weapons charges following an early morning shooting.

Windsor police responded at around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, to the reports of shots fired in the area of Seminole Street and George Avenue.

Police said that when they arrived on the scene, officers found bullet casings on the street, a bullet hole in the rear bumper of a parked vehicle, and blood in a nearby alley.

Roughly two hours into the investigation, officers were called to McKay Avenue for a report of a person with a gunshot wound.

Police found a 23-year-old man who had been shot in the leg and applied first aid until paramedics arrived. The victim was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Shortly before 5 a.m., police located and arrested a suspect.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Service Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830, or Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS).

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