Charges laid following alleged shooting at east London, Ont. motel
A "possible shooting" at an east London, Ont. motel on Friday has resulted in charges, with police arresting one man and issuing a warrant of arrest for a second, London police said Monday.
According to a press release from the London Police Service, at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 25, police responded to a motel located in the area of Dundas Street and Veterans Memorial Parkway for a “possible shooting.”
Police said upon arrival at the American Plaza Motel, an injured man was located with serious, but non-life threatening injuries, which were determined to be the result of a gunshot wound.
A vehicle was also stolen during the incident, but was later recovered.
Police said the victim and suspects were not known to each other.
Police and EMS can be seen at the American Plaza Motel on Dundas Street in London, Ont. on Nov. 25, 2022. (Joel Merritt/CTV News London)
As a result of the investigation, a 33-year-old man has been arrested and charged for his alleged involvement. A second man, 37-year-old Aaron Rodger Schuyler, has not been located by police, and has since been charged by way of warrant of arrest with the following offences for his alleged involvement:
- Aggravated assault
- Possess restricted or prohibited firearm knowingly not holding a licence
- Armed robbery
- Occupy motor vehicle with firearm
- Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
Schuyler has also been charged with operation of a conveyance while prohibited.
The first suspect is scheduled to appear in London court on Tuesday.
A firearm has not been recovered.
The investigation continues.
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