Suspect arrested, faces attempted murder charge after shooting on Bay Street in Victoria last week

A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident outside a residence on Bay Street in Victoria last week.

VicPD say that Major Crime Investigators working with the Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team arrested Tyler Wardrope without incident at a residence in Highlands early Wednesday morning.

Wardrope, who is in his late 20’s, faces charges of attempted murder, careless use or storage of a firearm and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

Officers were called to the 1500-block of Bay, between Forbes and Victor, on Tuesday, August 6, just after 12:45 p.m. for reports of gunfire.

They found a man in his early 40’s had been wounded, he was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

VicPD say he continues to recover from his wounds.

At the time of shooting, police said it was not a random act.

The street was closed off and people asked to stay in their homes for several hours before the all clear was given around 3:30 p.m.

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