An Onion Lake individual faces several charges in connection to an incident where a man was shot with a firearm.
According to the RCMP, Christopher Cook (DOB: 1994-02-08) of Onion Lake is charged with aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, unauthorized possession of a firearm, using a firearm in committing an offence, and discharge of a firearm with intent. Cook is to make his first appearance in Lloydminster Provincial Court via phone on April 23.
Just before midnight on April 20, Onion Lake RCMP were called to a residence on Onion Lake Cree Nation following a report of an adult male who had been shot with a firearm.
Officers and EMS from Onion Lake responded, and provided first aid to the 50-year-old victim. The victim was then transported to hospital.
It was reported another male who lived across the street had inflicted the injuries to the victim during an altercation. Officers then set up a containment to secure the residence where the accused was believed to be located. Shortly after a 26-year-old male surrendered himself to police.
North Battleford Provincial General Investigation Section of the RCMP investigated with the assistance of North Battleford Forensic Identification Service, North Battleford Police Dog Service, and officers from Onion Lake, Glaslyn, and Turtleford Detachments, as well as the Maidstone Roving Traffic Unit.
