Accidental shooting under investigation

North Bay Police Service
News Release

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At 11:53 p.m. June 3rd officers attended a Bunting Ave residence where they located a 17 year old male that had been shot in the foot.

Investigation revealed that a 17 year old male had accidently shot himself with a .410 shotgun.

It was determined that the gun had been reported stolen in a break and enter and had been in the possession of Kholton Prior 18yrs of Powassan. He has been charged with careless storage of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm and possession of stolen property.

He is to appear in court on the 16th July 2013. The investigation is continuing.

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