A suspect was arrested this afternoon in connection to a shooting that occurred over the long weekend in the Batchawana Bay area.
Ontario Provincial Police were called to Superior Street in Fisher Township just after 10 p.m. Sunday.
One person was taken to Sault Area Hospital with a non-life threatening gunshot wound.
On Monday, OPP told SooToday they were searching the area for a suspect. They said 25 officers were involved, along with a K9 unit and a helicopter.
The suspect was arrested shortly after 1 p.m. on Tuesday, the OPP said in a news release issued this afternoon.
Phillip Gardner, 40, of Batchawana Bay has been charged with:
- Aggravated Assault
- Discharge a Firearm with Intent
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
The accused is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday. None of the allegations have been tested in court and he is considered innocent unless proven guilty.
Anyone with information about the investigation is asked to call OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).