Man charged with attempted murder in Lake Country

A man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder in a case involving an assault with a weapon in Lake Country.

Lake Country RCMP responded to reports of an assault with a weapon at approximately 11:45 a.m. on Friday, August 6, at a business in the 12000 block of Pow Road.

Once on the scene, officers found a male victim suffering serious, life threatening injuries. The male suspect was also still at the scene when officers arrived.

The adult male victim was transported to hospital for further medical treatment. The RCMP say he remains in critical condition.

The suspect, 29-year-old Jermain Goren Walker, was arrested and charged with one count of attempted murder.

Mounties say the victim and suspect knew each other and believe this was an isolated incident.

Walker remains in custody, and no further information is expected to be released as the matter is before the court.