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Two assaulted with weapon in Kirkland Lake: police

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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On Sept. 18, 2021, members of the Kirkland Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault on Taylor Avenue in the Town of Kirkland Lake.

The investigation revealed that the two victims were assaulted by the accused with a weapon. Both victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries, one was taken to the hospital for medical attention.

As a result, Brandon Schukan, 28 years- of-age, of Kirkland Lake, was arrested and charged with;

  • Robbery with Intent, contrary to section 344(1)(b) of the Criminal Code (CC)
  • Assault Causing Bodily Harm, contrary to section 267(b) of the CC
  • Assault with a Weapon, contrary to section 267(a) of the CC (Two Counts)

The accused was released on a Judicial Release Order and is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on Nov. 19, 2021.

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