Man accused of shooting police officer in Welland prior to an overnight standoff last month faces 20 more charges
20 new charges have been laid against a man accused of attempted murder after a standoff with police in Welland.
Last month police were called to Second Street to help by-law officers deal with a fencing issue.
The suspect fired at police, hitting one, who survived, but that led to an overnight standoff.
The next morning 59-year old Daniel Tronko was charged with attempted murder, and weapon offences.
He's now charged with:
- Six counts of Attempted Murder with a Firearm – Section 239(1)(a)
- Six counts of Discharge of a Firearm with Intent – Section 244(1)
- Two counts of Reckless Discharge of a Firearm – Section 244.2
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm – Section 91(1)
- Two counts of Possession of a Prohibited Firearm with Ammunition – Section 95
- One count of Possession of a Restricted Firearm with Ammunition – Section 95
- Possession of a Prohibited Device – Section 91(2)
- Careless Use and Storage of Firearms – Section 86(1)
Police add he remains in custody with a January 27th court date.
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