-Update #1- KIRKLAND LAKE OPP LAYS ATTEMPT MURDER CHARGE- Additional Charges, Resources and Updated Court Date
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-UPDATE #1- KIRKLAND LAKE OPP LAYS ATTEMPT MURDER CHARGE
Additional Charges, Resources and Updated Court Date
(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON) - The Kirkland Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged three people with attempt murder following a firearm-related incident in Kirkland Lake.
On Saturday, May 2, 2026, at approximately 2:15 pm, members of the Kirkland Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a firearm-related incident in the area of Woods Street, in Kirkland Lake. One person was transported to the local hospital by the District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB) Paramedics and has been flown out by Ornge to a trauma centre. The person is being treated in hospital for life-altering injuries but is in stable condition.
With the assistance of the Sûreté du Québec, three persons have been arrested and charged. A search warrant was executed on the motor vehicle and has resulted in additional charges, a seizure of a large sum of Canadian currency, suspected drugs and prohibited weapons.
As a result of the investigation, Alexandre GAGNON, a 32-year-old of Maple Grove, Quebec, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Attempt to commit murder using a firearm
- Discharge firearm with intent
- Robbery using a firearm
- Fail to comply with probation order
- Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Failure to comply with an order - non-communication
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Participation in criminal organization
The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Kirkland Lake Ontario Court of Justice on Monday, May 11, 2026.
Additionally, Jonathan MONETTE, a 31-year-old of Salaberry-De-Valleyfield, Quebec, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Attempt to commit murder using a firearm
- Discharge firearm with intent
- Robbery using firearm
- Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
- Fail to comply with probation order
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Failure to comply with an order - non-communication
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Participation in criminal organization
The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Kirkland Lake Ontario Court of Justice on Friday, May 8, 2026.
Additionally, Dany PAQUETTE, a 41-year-old of Beloeil, Quebec, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Attempt to commit murder using a firearm
- Discharge firearm with intent
- Robbery using firearm
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Failure to comply with an order - non-communication
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Participation in criminal organization
The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Kirkland Lake Ontario Court of Justice on Friday, May 8, 2026.
The investigation remains ongoing with the assistance of the Kirkland Lake Crime Unit, North East Regional Support Team, North East Emergency Response Team (ERT), OPP Canine, and OPP Forensic Identification Services.