NORTH BATTLEFORD - A man is facing charges for two counts of attempted murder in North Battleford.
On Oct. 3 at approximately 4:15 p.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of a shooting on the 1400 block of 109 Street in North Battleford.
Officers responded immediately and located two men, who had gunshot injuries, at a home in North Battleford. Both males were taken to hospital by EMS with injuries described as serious in nature.
Officers located and arrested two men and a woman near the scene.
As a result of continued investigation, 21-year-old Adrian Dreaver, from North Battleford, is charged with: two counts, attempted murder; possession of a firearm while prohibited; one count, possession of ammunition while prohibited; one count, possession of a firearm without a licence; and one count, possession of a firearm knowing possession unauthorized.
The other man and woman were later released without charges.
Dreaver appeared in court in North Battleford on Oct. 7.
Battlefords RCMP continue to investigate with the assistance of Battlefords RCMP Municipal General Investigation Section.
