Man charged with attempted murder after shooting in northern Cape Breton

A 61-year-old man is facing attempted murder and various firearm charges after a shooting in northern Cape Breton Sunday afternoon.

In a news release Monday, the RCMP said they received a call just after 4 p.m. on Sunday about a man who arrived at a store in the community of Cape Northsaying that someone had shot him in the leg with a shotgun.

The victim had driven himself to the store and told police he was shot by a man he knew following an argument, according to the news release. The suspect then ran intointo the woods behind a home.

The release said other RCMP resources were called in, including police from other detachments,RCMP police dog services, and the RCMPemergency response team.

The suspect emerged from the woods at around 6 p.m. and was arrested without incident, RCMP said. Police were at the scene on Blaze Road Monday collecting evidence.

The release said the victim wastaken to hospital by paramedics and his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Ingonish Beach RCMPhavecharged the alleged shooter, who is fromCape North, with attempted murder, discharging a firearm with intent, careless use of a firearm and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

The release said he was held in custody overnight and was toappear in Sydney provincial court Monday.