Man charged with attempted murder after shooting in McIvers
Police have charged a man with attempted murder following a shooting in McIvers.
Yesterday morning (Feb. 25) Operational Patrol Services responded to a firearms offence at a residence on Lower Cove Road in McIvers. Responding officers discovered that a firearm had been discharged multiple times and as a result, a shelter-in-place was initiated for public safety. There were no injuries reported.
Officers quickly contained a home and as a result 78-year-old Arthur Parsons was arrested without incident and the shelter-in-place was lifted.
As a result of the ongoing investigation Parsons was charged with:
- Attempted murder
- Careless Use of a Firearm
- Contravention of Storage Regulation
- Pointing a Firearm
- Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
- Unauthorized Possession in a Motor Vehicle
- Discharging a Firearm with Intent
He was held to appear in court today.