A Niagara Regional Police officer is recovering in hospital from serious injuries sustained during a domestic disturbance call in Fort Erie over the weekend.
The incident occurred Saturday around 3:30 p.m. on Spears Road North, following a response to a domestic dispute earlier that day.
A 45-year-old Fort Erie man has been arrested and faces charges including attempted murder, uttering spousal threats, and careless storage of a firearm.
Police seized a Savage 410 shotgun from the residence. The female victim was unharmed.
Part of the incident is being investigated by the Domestic Violence Unit. In order to protect the identity and privacy of the victim, the accused’s name is not being released.
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