A third man has been charged in connection with a crossbow shooting incident that occurred in Craigavon, Co Armagh, on Friday. The 23-year-old suspect is facing charges of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. He is scheduled to appear before Lisburn Magistrates’ Court on Monday
The victim, a man in his 20s, sustained two gunshot wounds to his leg and was swiftly transported to the hospital by ambulance. His current condition remains undisclosed.
In addition to the third suspect, two other men aged 31 and 34 have also been charged in relation to the incident. They face charges of possession of a Class A controlled drug as well as assault occasioning actual bodily harm. These two individuals appeared before Lisburn Magistrates’ Court on Saturday morning.
Law enforcement officials are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and are appealing for anyone with relevant information to come forward. The motive behind the crossbow shooting remains unclear at this stage, and further details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.
Local authorities have assured the community that they are taking the incident seriously and are committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents in the area. Security measures have been reinforced as a precautionary measure.