Name of Accused Released. Charges updated.
The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has released the name of the accused individual in connection with an attempted murder that occurred in Quinte West.
On October 31, 2024, at approximately 2:00 a.m., members of the Quinte West OPP, Quinte West Fire and Emergency Medical Services, OPP Emergency Response Team, OPP Canine Unit, Quinte West OPP Crime Unit and OPP Forensic Identification Services responded to the area of Belleville Street in Frankford, after a shooting was reported.
The victim sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to a trauma centre for treatment. Officers arrested one person located a short distance away.
As a result of the investigation, Mitchell BARINK, 27 years old from Frankford, has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
• Attempt to commit murder using firearm, sec. 239(1)(a.1)
• Discharge firearm with intent, sec. 244(1)
• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose, sec. 88(1)
The investigation continues under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch.
The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on November 4, 2024.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Quinte West OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca
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