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Attempt murder charge laid after incident near Brucefield, Ont.

Huron County OPP have closed Bannockburn Line to the public from Pavillion Road to Centennial Road while they investigate a shooting that took place March 20, 2022. (Brent Lale / CTV News) Huron County OPP have closed Bannockburn Line to the public from Pavillion Road to Centennial Road while they investigate a shooting that took place March 20, 2022. (Brent Lale / CTV News)
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Huron OPP have now laid multiple charges including one of attempt murder, after an incident in Brucefield, Ont. on March 20.

Police first responded to the scene of a reported altercation west of Brucefield on Bannockburn Line around 5:20 p.m..

After the initial investigation, police said one person suffered injuries from a gunshot — that person has since been treated and released from hospital.

Police now say a 45-year-old man from Central Huron has been charged with attempt murder, discharge a firearm into or at a place in a reckless manner, careless use of a firearm and aggravated assault.

A 33-year-old man from Morris-Turnberry has been charged with discharge a firearm into or at a place in a reckless manner, careless use of a firearm and aggravated assault.

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