The suspect was arrested July 13. (File photo/paNOW Staff)

By Derek Cornet

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Man charged with attempted murder after shooting in Black Lake

Jul 14, 2023 | 11:29 AM

RCMP say they have made one arrest after a serious incident in Black Lake earlier this week.

On Wednesday at around 3:40 a.m., Black Lake RCMP received a report of an injured person on Disain Road in Black Lake.

An investigation found that two people approached a man where a firearm was later discharged injuring the man. He was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

As a result of further investigation, officers identified and found one suspect involved and arrested him at a home in the community on Thursday.

Brent Cook, 30, was taken into custody and charged with attempted murder with a firearm, discharging a firearm with intent, aggravated assault, reckless discharge of a firearm, and unlawfully causing bodily harm.

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Cook is scheduled to appear in court in La Ronge Provincial Court on Friday via telephone.

This investigation continues and police are asking for any information in this investigation to be reported to the Black Lake RCMP at 1-306-439-2185. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

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derek.cornet@pattisonmedia.com

Twitter: @saskjourno