Hanover construction worker charged after allegedly shooting at man
Published:Sunday | October 8, 2023 | 1:23 PM
A 20-year-old construction worker has been slapped with several gun related charges following a shooting incident in Woodchurch district, Kingsvale in Hanover last month.
The police say Calceito Smith, otherwise called 'Devin', has been charged with shooting with intent, possession of a prohibited weapon and using a firearm to commit a felony.
Smith is from the Woodchurch community.
Reports are that about 8 a.m. on September 15, a man was sitting at a shop when he heard an explosion. He went to investigate and saw Smith pointing a firearm at him.
He reportedly ran and was chased by Smith, who fired several shots at the man, however, he escaped unharmed.
A report was made to the police and Smith was arrested.
Smith was charged on Saturday.
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