Charge laid following Sept. 22 incident in Maskwacis

RCMP have now laid charges in relation to an incident they say happened Sept. 22 in Maskwacis.

That day, a heavy police presence occurred in the area around 5 p.m.

Police said at the time that it involved a shooting and that it was likely targeted. They also said they’d arrested a man.

They now confirm that two people who knew each other had an altercation, adding that one discharged a firearm. The victim is currently recovering from injuries.