RNC charge man with attempted murder
The RNC has laid charges following a weekend shooting in the town of Paradise.
Ashton Whelan, 21, will appear in court today on charges of:
· Attempted Murder
· Discharging a firearm with intent
· Reckless discharge of a firearm
· Pointing a firearm
· Robbery
· Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
· Unauthorized possession of a firearm
· Possession of firearm knowing it is unauthorized.
· Unauthorized possession in a motor vehicle
· Possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition
· Possession of a weapon obtained by crime
· Careless use, storage, and handling of a firearm
· Contravention of use/storage of firearms regulations
· Three counts of property damage
· Breach of a release order
Police responded to a commercial area on the corner of Carlisle Drive and Topsail Road just after 2 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 17 where they determined a number of shots had been fired. A suspect vehicle fled the area before police arrived and was recovered Monday morning abandoned in downtown St. John’s.
There were no injuries. This was a targeted event and the RNC believe other people were involved.
The Major Crime Unit is looking to identify and speak with the occupants of a green Ford Bronco that was in the area of the parking garage at St. John’s City Hall between 1 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. Sunday as they may have information to assist the ongoing investigation.