Suspect arrested after shooting that wounded man; charges include attempted murder
Halton police say they have located, arrested and charged a man they allege was involved in a Burlington shooting that left a male victim with a gunshot wound last week. Officers say the accused, Trevor Roland Russell Charleton, is facing charges of attempted murder and break-and-enter and is being held in custody ahead of a bail hearing.
Police provided limited details in a news release, saying only that the shooting occurred last week and that the victim required treatment for a gunshot wound. Investigators identified Charleton as a suspect during their probe and located him this week. He is now in police custody while Crown and defence prepare for a bail appearance.
The arrest follows an investigation by Halton Regional Police Service into the incident in Burlington. Authorities did not disclose the exact location of the shooting, the condition of the victim beyond the fact they were treated for a gunshot wound, or whether any weapons have been recovered. As of the latest update, police say they carried out the arrest without further incident and Charleton remains held for court.
- Incident: Shooting in Burlington (last week)
- Victim: Male, treated for gunshot wound
- Accused: Trevor Roland Russell Charleton
- Charges: Attempted murder; break-and-enter
- Status: Held in custody pending bail hearing
Burlington residents often watch developments like this closely because they can influence neighbourhood perceptions of safety and trust in the justice system. The Halton Regional Police Service has repeatedly urged anyone with information to come forward in cases involving firearms, citing the importance of community tips in advancing investigations and securing public safety.
Criminal charges such as attempted murder carry significant consequences and are treated seriously by Crown attorneys. The bail hearing that Charleton faces will determine whether he remains in custody until trial or is released under conditions. In Ontario, bail decisions weigh factors including public safety, risk of reoffending, and whether the accused will attend court.
| Item | Current detail |
|---|---|
| Incident timing | Last week (as reported by Halton police) |
| Victim status | Treated for a gunshot wound (no further condition released) |
| Accused | Trevor Roland Russell Charleton |
| Charges | Attempted murder; break-and-enter |
| Legal status | Held in custody pending bail hearing |
Local reporters and community members will be watching the Crown’s position at the bail hearing closely. A decision to detain an accused pending trial is not uncommon in cases involving firearms or allegations of serious violence, but the specific ruling rests on the evidence presented to the court and the Crown’s submissions.
For Burlington neighbourhoods, the immediate questions are practical: was this an isolated incident or part of a wider pattern, and what steps are police taking to prevent similar events? Halton police routinely patrol and investigate violent incidents in cooperation with community partners; however, residents still urged to report suspicious activity and to share any information that could assist investigators.
Halton Regional Police did not provide further comment beyond the arrest and charge details. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Halton Regional Police Service. Media enquiries regarding court scheduling and the bail hearing will be directed to the court registry and the Crown’s office.
This remains a developing local criminal matter. WE NEWS will continue to follow court filings and police updates as they become available and report on any changes to the accused’s custody status or additional charges.
