The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary combed the Goulds area of St. John’s Sunday evening after a man was shot. (Ted Dillon / CBC)
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary arrested a 22-year-old man in Paradise on Monday night after a shooting and assault in the Goulds area of St. John’s the night before.
Thomas Barnes is scheduled to appear in provincial court on charges that include aggravated assault, two counts of assault with a weapon and unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle, according to court information.
A 20-year-old man was seriously injured and taken to hospital after an attack near Pipeline Road and Robert E. Howlett Memorial Drive.
Residents told CBC News that they could see police officers with holster weapons searching the area Sunday night for about two hours.
At the time, the RNC warned people to stay home during the search.
Brandon Chafe, 20, was arrested Sunday and faces a series of gun crimes, along with a charge of aggravated assault.
TARGET | Terry Roberts reports what Goulds residents saw Sunday night as police searched his neighborhood:
Neighbors describe the drama as a suspect in police shooting
Terry Roberts speaks with residents of the Goulds neighborhood of St. John’s on an RNC investigation that led to the arrest of Brandon Chafe
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