Chatham-Kent police’s major crime unit has taken over the investigation of a weekend shooting at Dresden Raceway.
On Saturday night just before 11 p.m., the victim, Dwayne McFadden, 58, of Wallaceburg, suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
He wound up in London hospital for treatment and has since been released from hospital.
The forensic police unit examined the scene, and the Centre for Forensic Sciences has been consulted regarding the analysis of evidence.
Police report that detectives are still conducting interviews and canvassing the area for witnesses.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting are still under investigation, but police do not believe there are any public safety concerns at this time.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Shawn Tremblay at shawn@chatham-kent.ca, or 519-436-6618. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
