SIOUX LOOKOUT -- Two individuals are facing assault charges following an incident that left a pair with life-threatening injuries.
According to an Ontario Provincial Police release, officers responded to a report of an assault with a weapon in the vicinity of Queen Street and Fifth Avenue North on Sunday, July 24 around 7 p.m.
Police say officers located one individual in medical distress at this location, and a second individual with life-threatening injuries was located nearby.
As a result of the investigation, Terralene MATTHEWS, 26, of the Municipality of Sioux Lookout, has been charged with aggravated assault and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the District Bail Court in Kenora on July 27.
Police also charged Rory KEESICKQUAYASH, 31, of Cat Lake First Nation with aggravated assault.
The accused has been released on an undertaking, and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sioux Lookout on Sept. 6, 2022 to answer to these charges.
There are no additional concerns for public safety at this time. Anyone with information about this occurrence should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or report online through www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
