Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters. (Photo courtesy of the Chatham-Kent police)Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters. (Photo courtesy of the Chatham-Kent police)
Chatham

Man charged with attempted murder in Wallaceburg shooting

Attempted murder charges have been laid against a 55-year-old man from Chatham Township after a shooting in Wallaceburg.

Police in Chatham-Kent said several witnesses reported gunfire at Shiloh Park in Wallaceburg Saturday night around 11 p.m.  When officers arrived, they found a house that had been hit with bullets several times.

Investigators said the home was occupied at the time of the shooting, but no one was physically hurt.

A suspect was arrested a couple of hours later and remains in custody waiting for a bail hearing.

"This was a targeted occurrence, and there is no threat to public safety," police said in a news release issued on Monday afternoon.

The investigation continues and police are asking anyone with information to contact Constable Rob Bowles at 519-436-6600, extension 655 or [email protected].

Read More Local Stories

File photo courtesy of  © Can Stock Photo Inc. / dehooks

Scoreboard, August 1

The Jays opened their home series against the Cardinals with a win off another Dylan Cease gem.

Grand Bend Beach June 25, 2020 Image courtesy of Grand Bend Pier Beach Cam.

Youth volunteers practice coastal conservation

Nine young volunteers aged 11 to 17 spent three days exploring and protecting the Lake Huron coastline during the Coastal Conservation Youth Corps' inaugural program in Grand Bend from July 21 to 23.