Police are asking anyone with information about an attempted murder in Paq’tnkek First Nation on Thursday to reach out to police. Photo by FileArticle contentAntigonish County District RCMP have charged two people with attempted murder following a violent altercation that took place in Paq’tnkek First Nation on Thursday. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentEvelyn Patricia Paul, 38, of Paq’tnkek, and Dean Thomas Earl Ross, also 38, and of Paq’tnkek, were both charged with attempted murder. Article contentArticle contentPolice said they responded to a report of an altercation at 4 p.m. on Thursday and learned someone had approached a 50-year-old woman with a knife and they became entangled in a fight.Article contentArticle contentA third woman allegedly struck the 50-year-old with a blunt object, and someone else shot the victim, police said. Article contentBoth Paul and the woman who was shot were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Article contentPaul is also charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and two counts of failure to comply with probation. Article contentRoss is charged with attempted murder with a firearm, pointing a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, unauthorized possession of a firearm and weapons possession contrary to order and failure to surrender authorization. Article contentSarah Emily Paul, 40, of Paq’tnkek, was charged with assault with a weapon. Article contentPolice are asking anyone with information or video footage to call them at 902-863-6500. Article contentPeople are encouraged to call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) if they wish to remain anonymous. Article content
RCMP charge two people with attempted murder in Paqtnkek First Nation
