Cape Breton police release names, charges in Sydney Mines shooting

Jeremy Fraser
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Cape Breton police release names, charges in Sydney Mines shooting

Cape Breton Regional Police. Photo by Meoshe Thompson /ContributedArticle contentThe Cape Breton Regional Police have announced the names and charges of those involved in a shooting on Tuesday night in Sydney Mines.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 contentLuke Andrew Groves, 40, and Michael Andrew Boutilier, 35, both of Sydney Mines, are charged with aggravated assault, discharging a firearm with intent, assault with a weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentThe two men were remanded to the Cape Breton Correctional Centre in Gardiner Mines and were scheduled to appear in Sydney Provincial Court on Thursday.Article contentOn Tuesday, police were called to Cook Street in Sydney Mines around 11:30 p.m., after a report of two men being shot in their vehicle.Article contentUpon arrival, the victims identified the two people in the suspect vehicle, which officers then located on Ocean Street on fire.Article contentMembers of the emergency response team and K9 unit tracked the two suspects to a trailer at a nearby residence on Ocean Street, where they were arrested.Article contentAll parties involved knew each other, according to the police.Article contentThe victims, whose names were not released, were transported by Emergency Health Service to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney with non-life-threatening injuries to their legs.Article contentSydney Mines Volunteer Fire Department attended the scene and extinguished the fire at the vehicle, which was then seized.Article content

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