The Brooks man was hit with eight charges after shooting himself in August 2023. (CHAT News file photo)

By Eli J. Ridder | @EliRidder

CRIME

Brooks man hit with 8 charges after shooting himself

Nov 9, 2023 | 2:05 PM

BROOKS, AB – A 45-year-old Brooks man has been hit with eight charges after shooting himself, police said Thursday.

Brooks RCMP on Aug. 24 responded to a disturbance at a local business and an investigation revealed that there was an accidental discharge of a firearm.

The man was in hospital with serious injuries after shooting himself.

On Nov. 3, the Brooks man was charged with:

1. Weapons possession contrary to order and fail to surrender authorization
2. Possession of a firearm/prohibited weapon when knowing possession unauthorized
3. Possession of restricted firearm/prohibited weapon with ammo without licence/registration
4. Pointing a firearm
5. Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Schedule I: Methamphetamine (Crystal Meth)
6. Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Schedule I: Cocaine
7. Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
8. Possession of firearm/weapon/device/ammunition in motor vehicle

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The man will be appearing in the Brooks Alberta Court of Justice on Nov. 22, police said.