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Man Charged After Accidental Shooting

Tuesday, 21 May 2024 12:25

By Geoff Waterfield

NRP say a gun misfired at a Grimsby home over the weekend, he received non life-threatening injuries

A man has been hurt, and charged, following the accidental misfiring of a gun.

Niagara Regional police were called Saturday to a home in the Livingston Avenue and Roberts Road area of Grimsby, to reports of a shooting.

Police found the man with non life-threatening injuries, he was treated at hospital.

The day after, detectives searched the home and seized several weapons from the property.

37-year-old Justin Melo of Grimsby was charged with careless use of a firearm, and possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition.

Police add he remained in custody following a bail hearing Sunday in St. Catharines.

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