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Second Grand Rapids shooting suspect arrested and charged

Manitoba RCMP announced via Twitter March 31 that Alex Sanderson, wanted in connection to a December shooting in his hometown of Grand Rapids, has been arrested and charged with attempted murder. The Dec.
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Alex Sanderson of Grand Rapids has been arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection with a Dec. 11 shooting and stabbing incident in that community.

Manitoba RCMP announced via Twitter March 31 that Alex Sanderson, wanted in connection to a December shooting in his hometown of Grand Rapids, has been arrested and charged with attempted murder.

The Dec. 11 shooting resulted in a gunshot injury to one man while another suffered stab wounds.

The victims received medical attention for their injuries, which were not life-threatening.

The Winnipeg Police Service received a tip Dec. 13 that the other suspect, 26-year-old Charles Kelsey Ballantyne of Selkirk, was in an establishment on Keewatin Street in Winnipeg and members of the Winnipeg Police Service Tactical Unit took him into custody in the parking lot.

Ballantyne was transferred to RCMP custody and is charged with aggravated assault, attempted murder without a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and failure to comply with a probation order.

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