Additional charges have been laid by RCMP NL’s Major Crime Unit (MCU) against 66-year-old Wayne Harold Hynes of Port au Port West.

Hynes was charged with attempted murder on March 17 in relation to an incident that occurred in Port au Port on February 21. A snowmobiler was shot while traveling across Gravel’s Pond and was left with life-threatening injuries.

In continuing with the investigation, yesterday, police laid the following additional criminal charges against Hynes:

• Using a firearm in the commission of a criminal offence
• Careless use of a firearm
• Pointing a firearm
• Discharging a firearm with intent to endanger the life of an individual
• Assault with a weapon
• Aggravated assault

Hynes remains in custody at this time. His next court appearance is March 31.

The investigation is continuing.