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-~ M *I *LmL~... Youth accidentally shot himself, allege police after intensive probe w, The Canadian Champion, Fniday, Apri 23, 1999 - 3 By KAREN SMITH The Champion A youth who reported being shot in the am by two robbers at Rotary Park last month actually fired a bullet into himnself, police allege. Fallowing a three-weck investigation, Halton Regional Police have cbarged a 17- year-old Halton Hilîs youtb with posses- sion of an unregistered, restricted weapon and public miisehief for allegedly making up Use story. It's alleged Use youtb was playmng with a gun at Rotary Park, trying ta figure out how ta work. it wben bie accidentally flred a bullet into, bis left shoulder. Forensie evidence was key un the investi- gation Usat detectives worked on diligently due ta, Use serious nature of the incident and public cancern, said Det. Sgt. Jackie Gardon. 'Tin extremely pleased with Use honesty of aIl the students and witnesses who were interviewed," she said. A 25-calibre handgun, which has been seized by police, was allegedly purchased by Use youUs from, another male. The pistol had been buried in another park in Milton. The investigation began after a youth reporte ta police at il p.m. March 26 Usat hie was shot at Rotary Park. The teen told police hie was approacbed by two maIes, one of whom produced a small calibre handgun and demanded bis wallet. He told detectives Usat when hie refused, hie was shot in the shoulder and the pair fled on foot. The youth reported that after the shoot- ing, hie retumned ta Use social event hie was at prior ta going to the park. He was even- tually taken ta Milton District Hospital, where hie was treated and released. The youth also provided investigators witb a detailed description of suspects. The youth will face bis charges in Milton court May 21. " Shingle Replacement e Ail Surroundings " Roof Dock Repairs Tarped & Clecin.d " Custom Shinglos/ a Skylight Installation Designer Sories & Repair FR C@NSILT TION a ESTIMATES couMin 1 @12 La-Z-Boye La-Z-Bo?- La-Z-Boy- ta.-Boy- Rockr Reclhners ]Living Room Sofas Chaise Rocker kecliners FuU Reclining Sofas Fromn Fro From front $379 $699 $599 $899 Vwis~ opened aur ors ta another brsd new La-Z-Bay Furnte Ga]leie and N.e'oe "elbrsg "iff unbe,-vbý kaw pnoe&. Stop in dunng aur "Grand Opening Sale and - expenenoe tis La-Z-Bc,3y Furnitr Gallenes d&hifernc %%k all-r cm __ the ffl"s selediton of Genuine la-Z-Rif hame funings% in Onbaro. AHl the Istest styles featUwed in six disinct elleries- redàina, leathe, liingroo-, bedmm dîning -o and fan*iy moom. plus aur blym snined sales staff vill pn"sd professioral NO INUEIU design assitane and help you ssork with aur exclusive Screen ~DW Test Video Catalogue. So for a Delightful Shopping ExperienS ODmn aumeS ta. La-Z-Bca' Furnture Gallrie But hurry un. Asn esent tdui gand wunt lest long