Windsor police have charged a 27-year-old man after a weekend shooting in the downtown core.
At approximately 2:30 a.m., police responded to Ouellette Avenue near Chatham Street on a report of shots fired.
The victim is in hospital with non-life threatening injuries, and police said there is no ongoing concern for public safety.
Constable Bianca Jackson said that investigators were able to get a description of two men, and one of them was arrested a few blocks away.
That suspect, identified as a London man, is charged with two counts of attempted murder, plus one count each of assault, possession of a restricted firearm without a licence, and pointing a firearm at someone. These charges have not been proven in court.
A warrant has been issued for a second suspect, identified by police as Ahmed Alshammari, 32, of Windsor. He is wanted for possessing a weapon dangerous to public peace, possessing a restricted firearm without a licence, and carrying a concealed weapon.
Ahmed Alshammari. Image provided by Windsor Police Service.
Alshammari is described as a Middle Eastern male, 6′ 2″, 260 lbs, with a full beard, black short hair, and brown eyes. He is considered armed and dangerous. If you recognize him, do not approach him yourself. Call 911 immediately.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with any information in relation to this case is asked to call the Major Crime Branch at (519) 255-6700, ext. 4830, or Crime Stoppers at (519) 258-8477 (TIPS).
—with files from Tamara Thornton
