One man is in hospital with serious injuries and another is in custody following an incident in the Goulds Sunday night.
RNC issued advisories on social media around 9 p.m., alerting residents of an active search for a suspect following a weapons incident.
Police also urged residents to stay inside as they conducted the operation in the area of Doyle’s Road, Back Line and Robert E. Howlett Memorial Drive.
RNC Patrol Services, the K9 unit and Criminal Investigation Division members all responded to the call.
They arrested a 21-year-old man and charged him with aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and breaches of a release order. He was held for court this morning.
The victim, in his 20s, remains in serious condition in hospital.
Police say their investigation is ongoing and are seeking any witnesses or video of the Doyle’s Road area around 8 p.m.
⚠️ADVISORY⚠️ RNC response to a weapons offence in the Goulds area of #YYT has resulted in one man sent to hospital with serious injuries, and one man is in custody in connection with the event. The investigation into the incident is ongoing. #nltraffic 1/
— Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (@RNC_PoliceNL) June 20, 2022
UPDATE – Officers request Goulds area residents remain inside their homes while officers carry out their search. Patrol Services, Police Dog Services and Criminal Investigation Division are in the area engaged in the investigation. #ThankYou #nltraffic pic.twitter.com/xpb9b5VMkM
— Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (@RNC_PoliceNL) June 19, 2022
