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Man in custody after shotgun fired at vehicles in Tuktoyaktuk

Man being kept in jail until court date
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RCMP in Tuktoyaktuk have laid multiple charges against a 30-year-old man after a shotgun was discharged on July 1. Black Press file photo

RCMP have charged a 30-year-old man after receiving a report of an active shooter in Tuktoyaktuk on July 1.

Richard Voudrach is accused of firing a shotgun at vehicles parked in a residential area.

No injuries were reported, according to RCMP.

Voudrach has been charged with reckless discharge of a firearm, careless use of a firearm, weapons possession contrary to order and two counts of mischief over $5,000.

"Voudrach appeared before a justice of the peace and was remanded into custody to appear in court at a later date," according to the police.



About the Author: Devon Tredinnick

Devon Tredinnick is a reporter for NNSL Media. Originally from Ottawa, he's also a recent journalism graduate from Carleton University.
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