Suspect charged in April New Westminster shooting: police

Police block a sidewalk in New Westminster after a shooting in the downtown core on April 18. (CityNews Image)

Posted June 1, 2023 3:42 pm.

Police in New Westminster say charges have been approved against a man who was arrested after a shooting downtown in April.

According to the New Westminster Police Department (NWPD), 55-year-old James Christopher Cheeseman was arrested on April 25 in connection with the incident that took place seven days prior.

Police say he has been charged with possession of a prohibited firearm, pointing a firearm, and possession of a firearm knowing the serial number has been altered.

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On April 18, authorities received reports that a group of people had been shot at multiple times on Alexander Street near Carnarvon Street. One person was hurt and, shortly after, two people were arrested near Royal Columbian Hospital.

Two days after the shooting, police appealed to the public for help in finding an additional suspect.

Police say while the incident appears to have been targeted, it is not connected to the B.C. gang conflict.

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