Bancroft OPP have released more information about gunshots fired in the town on Saturday and say one person was injured.
OPP responded just before 5 p.m. when shots were reportedly fired in a parking lot at the corner of Bridge Street and Hastings Street.
The suspect involved was observed fleeing the area on a bicycle prior to police arrival.
A short time later, officers were notified that a male victim had attended the local hospital with a non-life-threatening injury consistent with a gunshot wound.
Police have issued a warrant for the arrest of a 17-year-old male from the Greater Toronto Area on the following charges:
· Assault with a weapon
· Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
· Discharge a restricted firearm or a prohibited firearm with intent
· Discharge a firearm into or at a place in a reckless manner
· Unauthorized possession pf a prohibited or restricted firearm
· Pointing a firearm
· Mischief – destroys or damages property
· Fail to comply with sentence
Investigators believe this is an isolated incident with no broader risk to public safety.
The Bancroft Crime Unit is continuing the investigation with assistance from members of the Bancroft Detachment and Forensic Identification Services.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation or dashcam footage is asked to contact the Bancroft OPP at 1‑888‑310‑1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑8477 (TIPS) or online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
