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Teen faces assault with a weapon charges after Petrolia pellet gun incident
March 17, 2025
A 14 year-old is facing assault with a weapon charges after three people were shot with a pellet gun in Petrolia.
Lambton OPP were called to Tank Street in Petrolia around 5 pm Sunday after three pedestrians were shot from a distance with a pellet gun on Tank Street.
Police say one person was injured. The victims didn’t know the suspect.
OPP found the suspect and took them into custody.
The 14 year-old faces three counts of assault with a weapon and possession of an imitation weapon for a dangerous purpose. The teen’s name is protected under the Ontario Youth Justice Act. He’s been released from custody to return to court in Sarnia “at a later date” according to police.
Officers are also looking for anyone who may have seen the incident to help with information in the case.
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