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Attempted Murder Charges Laid After Shots Fire At Wallaceburg Home

A Chatham Township man is facing charges for attempted murder after a gun was fired several times at a Wallaceburg home.

The Chatham-Kent Police Service said officers were called to Shiloh Park in Wallaceburg on Saturday after witnesses reported hearing gunshots from inside the park at around 11:04 p.m.

Officers located a residence with several bullet holes and discovered that the home had been occupied at the time of the shooting. No one was injured.

Officers ultimately identified a suspect who was arrested on Sunday at around 1 a.m.

A 55-year-old Chatham Township man is now charged with two counts of attempted murder. He remains in custody following a bail hearing.

Police said this was a targeted incident and there is no threat to public safety.

Anyone with further information is asked to contact Constable Rob Bowles at 519-436-6600 ext. 655 or [email protected].