Sunday night shooting in Welland, man arrested

Niagara police have arrested a Port Colborne man in what they believe to be a targeted shooting Sunday evening in Welland.

Officers arrived at 7:30 p.m. to a home in the area around McAlpine Avenue and Lincoln Street for reports of a shooting.

Investigation confirmed that a man had fired multiple gunshots at the residence.

Police say there were no injuries.

Jacob O’Neal, 36, was arrested and charged with eight offences, including unauthorized possession of a firearm, discharging a firearm at a place in a reckless manner and two counts of breach of probation.

O’Neal is being held in custody pending a bail hearing on Monday.

Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009395.

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