Around 12:15 a.m. this morning, May 24, 2024, officers were dispatched to Agnes Street in Greater Sudbury in relation to a Weapons complaint. Information provided was that a community member heard what were believed to be gunshots and could see an individual lying on the ground. While officers were on route, a description of the individuals believed to be involved in the incident was provided.

Upon arrival in the area, officers located a 26-year-old man who had sustained what is believed to be a gunshot wound. The individual was transported to hospital by Greater Sudbury Paramedics with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Additional officers quickly located two people matching the descriptions of the individuals believed to be involved in the incident. The two individuals were placed under arrest. Upon searching the individuals, officers located a loaded handgun, a knife, over 30 grams of Fentanyl and over $560 in cash on one of the parties.  

As a result of the investigation, 27-year-old, William Vu has been charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA):

  • Attempt to commit murder with a firearm
  • Carrying a concealed weapon
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a prohibited device
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
  • Possession of a schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking

40-year-old, Ashley Nadon has been charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada:

  • Carrying a concealed weapon
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a prohibited device
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition

Both individuals are being held in police custody to attend Bail Court today to answer to the charges.

Officers will be conducting an evidentiary ground search in the area of Agnes Street this afternoon in relation to this matter. Community members are asked to avoid the area while officers are on scene.

Detectives will also be canvassing the area for video surveillance footage. Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact police at 705-675-9171 or Crime Stoppers at 705-222-8477.

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