Suspects charged in connection with Shooting

05/29/2018

The Kahnawake Peacekeepers wish to inform the community that Joshua McComber (1993-05-14) and Quaid Diabo (1992-02-21) have been charged with Attempted Murder using a Firearm on a local male in an incident that occurred on the afternoon of Friday, May 25th on River Road.  

Both men have also been charged with the following:

• In committing an assault on the victim, did endanger his life
• With intent to endanger the life of any person, did discharge a firearm at the victim
• Intentionally discharged a firearm into or at a place, knowing that or being reckless as to whether another person is present in the place
• Did use a firearm in a careless manner
• Did point a firearm at the victim
• Did carry or possess a weapon for the purpose of committing an offence
• Did possess a firearm without being a holder of a license
• Did transport firearms contrary to regulations
• Did possess a non-restricted firearm knowing that they were not the holder of a license
• Were an occupant of a motor vehicle in which they knew there was a non-restricted firearm

There was an objection to their release, and both suspects remain in custody. A local female was released on a promise to appear. She faces charges of Aggravated Assault, and the investigation is ongoing and further charges may be laid.

The victim, Gaven Mayo, is recovering in hospital.

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Jody Diabo
Assistant Peacekeeper Chief
Kahnawake Mohawk Peacekeepers
(450) 632-6505