Attempted murder, drug charges follow shooting in Greater Sudbury

One person is charged with attempt murder and two people have been charged with drug and weapons offences following a shooting early Friday morning in Greater Sudbury.

One person is charged with attempt murder and two people have been charged with drug and weapons offences following a shooting early Friday morning in Greater Sudbury.

Police responded at 12:15 a.m. to a report that someone was shot on Agnes Street.

“Information provided was that a community member heard what were believed to be gunshots and could see an individual lying on the ground,” police said in a news release Friday.

“While officers were en route, a description of the individuals believed to be involved in the incident was provided.”

Police found a 26-year-old victim who had been shot once. He was taken to hospital by paramedics with serious but not life-threatening injuries.

“Additional officers quickly located two people matching the descriptions of the individuals believed to be involved in the incident,” police said.