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Additional charges for man shot by police in West Lincoln

Alexander Jason Bates was wounded after police allege he assaulted two people, leaving them in serious condition
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NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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Detectives from the Niagara Regional Police continue to investigate this matter.  As a result on December 28, 2018, at a court appearance for Alexander Jason Bates (46 years old) of Mississauga two new charges were laid. 

In addition to his previous charges, Bates is now charged with the alleged offences of:

  • Utter as Death Threat
  • Use Imitation Firearm in the Commission of an Offence

The victims in this matter have been released from hospital. 

The identity of the victims is not being released.
 
This matter remains under investigation by the Ontario Special Investigations Unit (SIU).  The Niagara Regional Police Service is prohibited from discussing elements of this incident.  

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