High Level man faces charges in connection to shooting

Jan 21, 2019 | 2:25 PM

A 30 year-old High Level man, has been charged in connection with a shooting incident involving RCMP on January 12, 2019.

On the evening of the 12th, RCMP responded to a call regarding a distraught male at a residence south of High Level.

After arriving on scene, officers engaged with the male who proceeded to produce a firearm.

In response to the weapon being fired, RCMP returned fire and the male barricaded himself within the residence.

As a result, “K” Division Emergency Response Team, Police Dog Services and Air Services were called to action.

At approximately 2 p.m. the following day, a male surrendered to police and was transported to hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

No RCMP officers were injured as a result of this incident.

Ivan Joseph Ell now faces the following charges:

Attempted murder with a firearm (x2)

Pointing a firearm

Uttering threats

Discharge firearm with intent

Mischief under $5000

Possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose

Possess firearm without holding a license

Ell remains in custody until his next court appearance on February 4.

by Courtney Almeida