Attorney confirms shooting arrests

Two adults have been charged and two juveniles have been petitioned after the Feb. 24 shooting into a home in Cloquet. Carlton County Attorney Laura Ketola made the announcement after last week’s issue of the Pine Knot went to press.

Arrested were Raymond Peterson, 19, and Mukwa Belanger, 18. Police investigating the shooting on Bagaan Street, near the Fond du Lac Supportive Housing complex, said they spoke with four people they believe were involved in the shooting, leading to the arrests.

According to police, Peterson had an altercation with a resident in the home that was later fired upon. Police were told a juvenile shot the gun. The four involved were seen on surveillance footage in the act and fleeing the scene.

Peterson and Belanger face felony charges of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon.