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Charges laid in east end shooting

A 73-year-old London man faces charges after a shooting at a home on Egerton Street.

Emergency crews were called to the home around 4:35 p.m. Wednesday and found a 59-year-old man suffering from multiple injuries. The man was rushed to hospital in critical condition with injuries described as “non-life threatening.”

An investigation by London police has led to charges against Wilfred E. Pollard, 73, of London. He is charged with aggravated assault, discharging a firearm in a reckless manner, handling a firearm in a careless manner, and unauthorized possession of a firearm.

Police say the suspect and victim knew each other.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Elgin Middlesex Crime Stoppers.

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Charges laid in east end shooting

A 73-year-old London man faces charges after a shooting at a home on Egerton Street.

Emergency crews were called to the home around 4:35 p.m. Wednesday and found a 59-year-old man suffering from multiple injuries. The man was rushed to hospital in critical condition with injuries described as “non-life threatening.”

An investigation by London police has led to charges against Wilfred E. Pollard, 73, of London. He is charged with aggravated assault, discharging a firearm in a reckless manner, handling a firearm in a careless manner, and unauthorized possession of a firearm.

Police say the suspect and victim knew each other.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Elgin Middlesex Crime Stoppers.

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