Four teens charged with shooting BB guns, fireworks from truck at Sudbury pedestrians

SUDBURY — Police say four people are facing charges after they allegedly shot BB guns and fireworks out of a pickup truck at pedestrians in downtown Sudbury, Ont.

They say officers were immediately dispatched to look for the vehicle when the shootings were reported on Monday night.

Investigators say that as they searched, more reports of pellets shot at pedestrians came in.

Police say one person was hit by a pellet.

Officers say they found the vehicle northwest of the city around 10:40 p.m. and arrested four people.

Police say two 17-year-old boys and two 18-year-old men are facing charges including assault with a weapon and discharging a firearm with intent.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 11, 2026.

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