One person is facing a drug charge after police responded to reports of a gunshot Monday in Huntsville.
At about 2:20 p.m., Huntsville OPP attended a location on South Lancelot Road after gunshots were reportedly heard during a dispute between two people, police stated in a news release.
There was a heavy police presence Monday afternoon and evening — which included the Canine Unit, Emergency Response Team, Tactics and Rescue Unit, and an OPP helicopter — and police remain on the scene currently.
One person sustained minor injuries, was treated at hospital and later released.
Police said there is no risk to public safety.
A 42-year-old person has been charged with possession of a Schedule 1 substance and was being held in custody pending a bail hearing Tuesday.
Police are not releasing the name of the accused to protect the identity of the victim, and they say more information will be released when it becomes available.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Huntsville OPP at 705-789-5551 or the Provincial Communication Centre at 1-888-310-1122. Information can also be provided anonymously at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
