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Two charged in Wiikwemkoong shooting

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – The Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is releasing the names of the arrested individuals in relation to the recent shooting investigation in Wikwemikong Unceded Territory.

On November 28, 2024, the Manitoulin OPP assisted the Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service (WTPS) with a shooting investigation that occurred in the area of Rabbit Island Road and Tomas Lane in Wikwemikong Unceded Territory. As a result of the altercation, one person sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Two people were safely taken into custody that same day.

As a result of the investigation, Terrance TRUDEAU, 26-years-old from Wikwemikong, was charged with:

  • Attempt to commit murder using a prohibited firearm, section 239(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (CC)
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm, section 91(1) CC
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance – cocaine, section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)

Additionally, Shauna LIMIN, 28-years-old from Whitefish River First Nation, was charged with:

  • Accessory after the fact to commit indictable offence, section 463(b) CC
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm, section 91(1) CC
  • Obstruct peace officer, section 129(a) CC

Both accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Gore Bay on November 29, 2024, and were remanded into custody. 

The investigation is being conducted by the Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service (WTPS) and the Manitoulin OPP Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch.

Any person with information regarding this investigation should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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