A teenager has been charged with attempted murder after reports of shots fired Tuesday at an Orillia residence.
Orillia OPP responded around 2 a.m. after someone called 911 to report shots fired. Police found “obvious gunshot holes in a residence” upon arrival.
A 17-year-old, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. The accused is in custody.
A 19-year-old man from Orléans has been charged with unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm. Police have not released his name. He was released from custody and has a future court date in Orleans.
The incident is believed to be isolated and police said there are no public safety concerns.
Anyone with information is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
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