A 21-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder in relation to a shooting in Paradise on the weekend.

RNC say Ashton Whelan is facing 15 charges in total including attempted murder, and numerous firearm-related charges.

The full list of charges against Ashton Whelan include;

·         Attempted Murder

·         Discharging a firearm with intent

·         Reckless discharge of a firearm

·         Pointing a firearm

·         Robbery

·         Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

·         Unauthorized possession of a firearm

·         Possession of firearm knowing it is unauthorized.

·         Unauthorized possession in a motor vehicle

·         Possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition

·         Possession of a weapon obtained by crime

·         Careless use, storage, and handling of a firearm

·         Contravention of use/storage of firearms regulations

·         Three counts of property damage

·         Breach of a release order

Police were called to the corner of Carlisle Drive and Topsail Road just after 2:00 Sunday morning where they determined that a number of shots had been fired.

There were no injuries in what police believe was a targeted shooting.

Investigators are hoping to identity and speak with the occupants of a green Ford Bronco that was in the area of the parking garage at St. John’s City Hall between 1:00 and 1:30 a.m. on Sunday. Police believe they may have information to assist in the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.