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Third person charged in 2023 attempted murder in Parry Sound

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A 20-year-old man from Henvey Inlet First Nations is facing a slew of charges, including attempted murder in a June 2023 hotel shooting in Parry Sound.

Ontario Provincial Police have arrested a third person wanted in connection with a shooting in Parry Sound in June 2023.

The Provincial Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement Squad arrested the 20-year-old suspect from Henvey Inlet First Nation who was wanted on an attempted murder warrant.

He was taken into custody April 1 and charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, weapons offences and wearing a disguise with intent.

Local hotel

The shooting took place June 5, 2023. Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of an individual in hospital with injuries sustained following an incident at a local hotel.

“Two people have previously been charged in relation to this investigation,” police said.

The suspect remains in custody ahead of a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on April 11.

Anyone with any information on the investigation is asked to contact the West Parry Sound OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online.