Three people have been charged with multiple offences following a reported drive-by shooting in Yellowknife on Sunday.
According to a release from , it occurred near Walmart, where a victim had reportedly been driving their own vehicle while being followed by another vehicle that eventually pulled up alongside them. A masked individual allegedly pointed a gun at the victimSA国际影视传媒檚 vehicle after which a loud thud was apparently heard, leading the victim to believe they had been shot at.
Officers eventually found the suspect vehicle and conducted what police called a high-risk traffic stop at Capital Suites on Franklin Avenue. The trio inside the car were arrested at the scene without incident and a search of the vehicle turned up two grams of suspected crack cocaine, drug paraphernalia, ski masks, several edged weapons and around $20,000 in cash. Police stated that the cash is most likely the proceeds of crime.
Further investigation determined that the victim's vehicle had not been struck with a bullet and that an imitation firearm was likely used.
Nicholas Apsimik, 21, Tyrone Field, 20, and a 16-year-old male have all been charged with disguised with intent to commit an offence; pointing a firearm; laundering the proceeds of crime; and possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. The 16-year-old suspect cannot be named under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
All three appeared before a Justice of the Peace and have been remanded in custody until their next court appearance.
